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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.38, 4,341.13 and 1,800.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.38, 4,341.13 and 1,800.59 is: 2,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.38 : 4,341.13 = 1,800.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.38/4,341.13 = 1,800.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.38x = 4,341.13 × 1,800.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.38x = 7,816,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,569.06/2,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.09

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