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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.96, 4,454.13 and 1,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.96, 4,454.13 and 1,901.43 is: 2,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.96 : 4,454.13 = 1,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.96/4,454.13 = 1,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.96x = 4,454.13 × 1,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.96x = 8,469,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,216.41/3,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.52

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