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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.72, 4,351.76 and 1,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.72, 4,351.76 and 1,122.36 is: 1,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.72 : 4,351.76 = 1,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.72/4,351.76 = 1,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.72x = 4,351.76 × 1,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.72x = 4,884,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884,260.35/2,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.23

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