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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.32, 3,949.01 and 901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.32, 3,949.01 and 901.73 is: 1,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.32 : 3,949.01 = 901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.32/3,949.01 = 901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.32x = 3,949.01 × 901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.32x = 3,560,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,949.53/2,634.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.75

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