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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.91, 3,673.22 and 1,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.91, 3,673.22 and 1,901.39 is: 2,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.91 : 3,673.22 = 1,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.91/3,673.22 = 1,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.91x = 3,673.22 × 1,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.91x = 6,984,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,223.78/2,451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.48

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