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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.65, 4,577.90 and 1,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.65, 4,577.90 and 1,901.13 is: 2,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.65 : 4,577.90 = 1,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.65/4,577.90 = 1,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.65x = 4,577.90 × 1,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.65x = 8,703,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,173.52/3,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.09

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