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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.83, 4,682.28 and 1,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.83, 4,682.28 and 1,901.08 is: 2,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.83 : 4,682.28 = 1,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.83/4,682.28 = 1,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.83x = 4,682.28 × 1,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.83x = 8,901,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,388.86/3,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.59

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