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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.03, 4,351.86 and 925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.03, 4,351.86 and 925.97 is: 1,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.03 : 4,351.86 = 925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.03/4,351.86 = 925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.03x = 4,351.86 × 925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.03x = 4,029,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,680.92/2,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.05

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