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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.38, 3,822.81 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.38, 3,822.81 and 905.10 is: 1,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.38 : 3,822.81 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.38/3,822.81 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.38x = 3,822.81 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.38x = 3,460,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,025.33/2,548.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.74

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