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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.44, 4,578.16 and 1,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.44, 4,578.16 and 1,901.26 is: 2,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.44 : 4,578.16 = 1,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.44/4,578.16 = 1,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.44x = 4,578.16 × 1,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.44x = 8,704,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,272.48/3,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.79

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