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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.60, 3,819.38 and 903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.60, 3,819.38 and 903.20 is: 1,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.60 : 3,819.38 = 903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.60/3,819.38 = 903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.60x = 3,819.38 × 903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.60x = 3,449,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,664.02/2,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.62

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