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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.41, 3,673.97 and 1,901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.41, 3,673.97 and 1,901.90 is: 2,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.41 : 3,673.97 = 1,901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.41/3,673.97 = 1,901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.41x = 3,673.97 × 1,901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.41x = 6,987,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,495.66/2,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.24

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