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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.10, 4,463.40 and 2,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.10, 4,463.40 and 2,601.42 is: 3,902.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.10 : 4,463.40 = 2,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.10/4,463.40 = 2,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.10x = 4,463.40 × 2,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.10x = 11,611,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,611,178.03/2,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.79

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