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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.97, 4,250.36 and 1,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.97, 4,250.36 and 1,901.04 is: 2,623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.97 : 4,250.36 = 1,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.97/4,250.36 = 1,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.97x = 4,250.36 × 1,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.97x = 8,080,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,080,104.37/3,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.44

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