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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.41, 4,004.02 and 1,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.41, 4,004.02 and 1,575.19 is: 2,173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.41 : 4,004.02 = 1,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.41/4,004.02 = 1,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.41x = 4,004.02 × 1,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.41x = 6,307,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,092.26/2,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.81

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