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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.30, 3,925.12 and 1,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.30, 3,925.12 and 1,901.32 is: 2,622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.30 : 3,925.12 = 1,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.30/3,925.12 = 1,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.30x = 3,925.12 × 1,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.30x = 7,462,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,909.37/2,845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.89

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