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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.53, 4,348.50 and 1,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.53, 4,348.50 and 1,341.33 is: 2,010.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.53 : 4,348.50 = 1,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.53/4,348.50 = 1,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.53x = 4,348.50 × 1,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.53x = 5,832,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,752.17/2,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.23

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