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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.52, 4,001.66 and 1,906.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.52, 4,001.66 and 1,906.02 is: 2,628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.52 : 4,001.66 = 1,906.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.52/4,001.66 = 1,906.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.52x = 4,001.66 × 1,906.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.52x = 7,627,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,243.99/2,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.71

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