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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.96, 4,682.52 and 1,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.96, 4,682.52 and 1,901 is: 2,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.96 : 4,682.52 = 1,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.96/4,682.52 = 1,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.96x = 4,682.52 × 1,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.96x = 8,901,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,470.52/3,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.51

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