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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.56, 5,035.98 and 1,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.56, 5,035.98 and 1,901.76 is: 2,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.56 : 5,035.98 = 1,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.56/5,035.98 = 1,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.56x = 5,035.98 × 1,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.56x = 9,577,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,225.32/3,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.04

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