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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.82, 5,068.46 and 1,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.82, 5,068.46 and 1,901.47 is: 2,848.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.82 : 5,068.46 = 1,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.82/5,068.46 = 1,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.82x = 5,068.46 × 1,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.82x = 9,637,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637,497.93/3,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.96

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