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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.22, 4,165.61 and 1,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.22, 4,165.61 and 1,901.27 is: 2,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.22 : 4,165.61 = 1,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.22/4,165.61 = 1,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.22x = 4,165.61 × 1,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.22x = 7,919,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,950.23/3,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.18

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