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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.54, 4,272.62 and 1,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.54, 4,272.62 and 1,901.39 is: 2,623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.54 : 4,272.62 = 1,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.54/4,272.62 = 1,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.54x = 4,272.62 × 1,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.54x = 8,123,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,886.07/3,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.54

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