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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.62, 3,950.70 and 901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.62, 3,950.70 and 901.84 is: 1,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.62 : 3,950.70 = 901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.62/3,950.70 = 901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.62x = 3,950.70 × 901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.62x = 3,562,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,899.29/2,633.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.85

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