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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.46, 4,168.08 and 1,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.46, 4,168.08 and 1,901.04 is: 2,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.46 : 4,168.08 = 1,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.46/4,168.08 = 1,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.46x = 4,168.08 × 1,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.46x = 7,923,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,686.80/3,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.34

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