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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.26, 4,342.26 and 2,641.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.26, 4,342.26 and 2,641.85 is: 3,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.26 : 4,342.26 = 2,641.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.26/4,342.26 = 2,641.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.26x = 4,342.26 × 2,641.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.26x = 11,471,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471,600.53/2,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.01

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