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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.56, 4,353.96 and 1,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.56, 4,353.96 and 1,362.56 is: 2,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.56 : 4,353.96 = 1,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.56/4,353.96 = 1,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.56x = 4,353.96 × 1,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.56x = 5,932,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,531.74/2,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.60

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