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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.71, 2,910.16 and 901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.71, 2,910.16 and 901.25 is: 1,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.71 : 2,910.16 = 901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.71/2,910.16 = 901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.71x = 2,910.16 × 901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.71x = 2,622,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,781.70/1,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.06

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