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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.79, 3,985.14 and 901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.79, 3,985.14 and 901.42 is: 1,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.79 : 3,985.14 = 901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.79/3,985.14 = 901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.79x = 3,985.14 × 901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.79x = 3,592,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,284.90/2,656.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.11

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