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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.94, 4,086.87 and 1,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.94, 4,086.87 and 1,901.03 is: 2,622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.94 : 4,086.87 = 1,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.94/4,086.87 = 1,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.94x = 4,086.87 × 1,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.94x = 7,769,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,262.48/2,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.15

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