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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.73, 4,355.48 and 2,259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.73, 4,355.48 and 2,259.49 is: 3,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.73 : 4,355.48 = 2,259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.73/4,355.48 = 2,259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.73x = 4,355.48 × 2,259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.73x = 9,841,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,163.51/2,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.48

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