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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.56, 4,349.97 and 1,439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.56, 4,349.97 and 1,439.91 is: 2,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.56 : 4,349.97 = 1,439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.56/4,349.97 = 1,439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.56x = 4,349.97 × 1,439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.56x = 6,263,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,263,565.30/2,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.69

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