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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.27, 4,682.47 and 1,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.27, 4,682.47 and 1,901.17 is: 2,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.27 : 4,682.47 = 1,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.27/4,682.47 = 1,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.27x = 4,682.47 × 1,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.27x = 8,902,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,171.49/3,393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.48

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