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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.63, 4,342.03 and 2,512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.63, 4,342.03 and 2,512.95 is: 3,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.63 : 4,342.03 = 2,512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.63/4,342.03 = 2,512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.63x = 4,342.03 × 2,512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.63x = 10,911,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911,304.29/2,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.41

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