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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.65, 4,577.96 and 1,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.65, 4,577.96 and 1,901.27 is: 2,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.65 : 4,577.96 = 1,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.65/4,577.96 = 1,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.65x = 4,577.96 × 1,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.65x = 8,703,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,954.21/3,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.53

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