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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.08, 4,682.42 and 1,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.08, 4,682.42 and 1,901.02 is: 2,623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.08 : 4,682.42 = 1,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.08/4,682.42 = 1,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.08x = 4,682.42 × 1,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.08x = 8,901,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,374.07/3,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.39

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