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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.67, 4,348.94 and 1,339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.67, 4,348.94 and 1,339.51 is: 2,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.67 : 4,348.94 = 1,339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.67/4,348.94 = 1,339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.67x = 4,348.94 × 1,339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.67x = 5,825,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,448.62/2,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.62

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