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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.69, 3,821.77 and 905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.69, 3,821.77 and 905.01 is: 1,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.69 : 3,821.77 = 905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.69/3,821.77 = 905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.69x = 3,821.77 × 905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.69x = 3,458,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,740.07/2,548.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.07

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