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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.05, 4,341.95 and 2,641.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.05, 4,341.95 and 2,641.65 is: 3,953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.05 : 4,341.95 = 2,641.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.05/4,341.95 = 2,641.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.05x = 4,341.95 × 2,641.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.05x = 11,469,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,469,912.22/2,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.71

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