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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.92, 4,473.53 and 901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.92, 4,473.53 and 901.88 is: 1,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.92 : 4,473.53 = 901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.92/4,473.53 = 901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.92x = 4,473.53 × 901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.92x = 4,034,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,588.67/2,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.02

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