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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.10, 3,950.26 and 901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.10, 3,950.26 and 901.73 is: 1,352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.10 : 3,950.26 = 901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.10/3,950.26 = 901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.10x = 3,950.26 × 901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.10x = 3,562,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,067.95/2,633.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.80

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