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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.33, 4,001.25 and 2,341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.33, 4,001.25 and 2,341.62 is: 3,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.33 : 4,001.25 = 2,341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.33/4,001.25 = 2,341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.33x = 4,001.25 × 2,341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.33x = 9,369,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369,387.02/2,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.35

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