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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.77, 4,521.68 and 1,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.77, 4,521.68 and 1,901.91 is: 2,853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.77 : 4,521.68 = 1,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.77/4,521.68 = 1,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.77x = 4,521.68 × 1,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.77x = 8,599,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,828.41/3,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.51

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