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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.74, 4,683.46 and 1,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.74, 4,683.46 and 1,901.70 is: 2,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.74 : 4,683.46 = 1,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.74/4,683.46 = 1,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.74x = 4,683.46 × 1,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.74x = 8,906,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906,535.88/3,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.40

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