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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.41, 4,951.71 and 1,915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.41, 4,951.71 and 1,915.50 is: 2,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.41 : 4,951.71 = 1,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.41/4,951.71 = 1,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.41x = 4,951.71 × 1,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.41x = 9,485,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,485,000.51/3,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.02

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