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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.98, 4,342.59 and 2,513.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.98, 4,342.59 and 2,513.33 is: 3,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.98 : 4,342.59 = 2,513.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.98/4,342.59 = 2,513.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.98x = 4,342.59 × 2,513.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.98x = 10,914,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914,361.72/2,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.01

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