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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.24, 4,347.33 and 2,601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.24, 4,347.33 and 2,601.74 is: 3,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.24 : 4,347.33 = 2,601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.24/4,347.33 = 2,601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.24x = 4,347.33 × 2,601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.24x = 11,310,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310,622.35/2,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.49

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