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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.13, 4,312.71 and 1,901.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.13, 4,312.71 and 1,901.00 is: 2,851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.13 : 4,312.71 = 1,901.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.13/4,312.71 = 1,901.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.13x = 4,312.71 × 1,901.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.13x = 8,198,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198,472.49/2,875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.51

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