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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.27, 4,002.71 and 1,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.27, 4,002.71 and 1,907.09 is: 2,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.27 : 4,002.71 = 1,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.27/4,002.71 = 1,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.27x = 4,002.71 × 1,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.27x = 7,633,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,498.66/2,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.09

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