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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.50, 4,470.79 and 901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.50, 4,470.79 and 901.11 is: 1,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.50 : 4,470.79 = 901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.50/4,470.79 = 901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.50x = 4,470.79 × 901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.50x = 4,028,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,673.58/2,981.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.22

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