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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.11, 3,476.56 and 1,901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.11, 3,476.56 and 1,901.77 is: 2,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.11 : 3,476.56 = 1,901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.11/3,476.56 = 1,901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.11x = 3,476.56 × 1,901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.11x = 6,611,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,637.42/2,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.02

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