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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.87, 4,001.64 and 2,483.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.87, 4,001.64 and 2,483.61 is: 3,424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.87 : 4,001.64 = 2,483.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.87/4,001.64 = 2,483.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.87x = 4,001.64 × 2,483.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.87x = 9,938,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938,513.12/2,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.87

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