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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.41, 3,692.70 and 901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.41, 3,692.70 and 901.53 is: 1,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.41 : 3,692.70 = 901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.41/3,692.70 = 901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.41x = 3,692.70 × 901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.41x = 3,329,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,079.83/2,461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.51

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