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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.00, 4,003.37 and 1,642.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.00, 4,003.37 and 1,642.03 is: 2,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.00 : 4,003.37 = 1,642.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.00/4,003.37 = 1,642.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.00x = 4,003.37 × 1,642.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.00x = 6,573,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,657.75/2,901.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.00

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