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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.10, 3,948.21 and 901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.10, 3,948.21 and 901.94 is: 1,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.10 : 3,948.21 = 901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.10/3,948.21 = 901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.10x = 3,948.21 × 901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.10x = 3,561,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,028.79/2,632.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.93

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