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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.96, 4,354.56 and 2,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.96, 4,354.56 and 2,041.74 is: 3,063.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.96 : 4,354.56 = 2,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.96/4,354.56 = 2,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.96x = 4,354.56 × 2,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.96x = 8,890,879.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890,879.33/2,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.75

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