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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.91, 4,007.93 and 1,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.91, 4,007.93 and 1,956.07 is: 2,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.91 : 4,007.93 = 1,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.91/4,007.93 = 1,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.91x = 4,007.93 × 1,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.91x = 7,839,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,839,771.60/2,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.59

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