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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.45, 3,821.22 and 903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.45, 3,821.22 and 903.15 is: 1,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.45 : 3,821.22 = 903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.45/3,821.22 = 903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.45x = 3,821.22 × 903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.45x = 3,451,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,134.84/2,547.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.74

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