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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.41, 4,313.11 and 901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.41, 4,313.11 and 901.19 is: 1,351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.41 : 4,313.11 = 901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.41/4,313.11 = 901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.41x = 4,313.11 × 901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.41x = 3,886,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,945.20/2,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.79

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