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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.93, 3,572.45 and 901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.93, 3,572.45 and 901.28 is: 1,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.93 : 3,572.45 = 901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.93/3,572.45 = 901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.93x = 3,572.45 × 901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.93x = 3,219,777.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,777.74/2,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.75

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