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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.06, 4,352.66 and 1,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.06, 4,352.66 and 1,341.82 is: 2,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.06 : 4,352.66 = 1,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.06/4,352.66 = 1,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.06x = 4,352.66 × 1,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.06x = 5,840,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,486.24/2,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.22

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