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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.01, 4,088.62 and 1,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.01, 4,088.62 and 1,901.39 is: 2,622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.01 : 4,088.62 = 1,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.01/4,088.62 = 1,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.01x = 4,088.62 × 1,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.01x = 7,774,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774,067.01/2,964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.83

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