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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.64, 3,820.23 and 903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.64, 3,820.23 and 903.33 is: 1,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.64 : 3,820.23 = 903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.64/3,820.23 = 903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.64x = 3,820.23 × 903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.64x = 3,450,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,928.37/2,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.09

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