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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.32, 3,922.62 and 1,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.32, 3,922.62 and 1,901.16 is: 2,620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.32 : 3,922.62 = 1,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.32/3,922.62 = 1,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.32x = 3,922.62 × 1,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.32x = 7,457,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,457,528.24/2,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.98

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