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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.02, 4,004.91 and 1,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.02, 4,004.91 and 1,839.88 is: 2,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.02 : 4,004.91 = 1,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.02/4,004.91 = 1,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.02x = 4,004.91 × 1,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.02x = 7,368,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,558.82/2,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.99

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