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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.17, 3,821.54 and 903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.17, 3,821.54 and 903.83 is: 1,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.17 : 3,821.54 = 903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.17/3,821.54 = 903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.17x = 3,821.54 × 903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.17x = 3,453,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,998.87/2,548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.48

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