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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.85, 3,474.24 and 1,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.85, 3,474.24 and 1,901.44 is: 2,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.85 : 3,474.24 = 1,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.85/3,474.24 = 1,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.85x = 3,474.24 × 1,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.85x = 6,606,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,058.91/2,319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.62

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