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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.36, 4,088.10 and 1,901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.36, 4,088.10 and 1,901.10 is: 2,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.36 : 4,088.10 = 1,901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.36/4,088.10 = 1,901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.36x = 4,088.10 × 1,901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.36x = 7,771,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,886.91/2,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.78

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