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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.39, 4,004.15 and 2,428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.39, 4,004.15 and 2,428.45 is: 3,351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.39 : 4,004.15 = 2,428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.39/4,004.15 = 2,428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.39x = 4,004.15 × 2,428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.39x = 9,723,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,869.57/2,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.46

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