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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.56, 3,818.82 and 902.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.56, 3,818.82 and 902.21 is: 1,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.56 : 3,818.82 = 902.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.56/3,818.82 = 902.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.56x = 3,818.82 × 902.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.56x = 3,445,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,391.57/2,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.96

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