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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,494.50, 4,822.49 and 1,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,494.50, 4,822.49 and 1,901.24 is: 2,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,494.50 : 4,822.49 = 1,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,494.50/4,822.49 = 1,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,494.50x = 4,822.49 × 1,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,494.50x = 9,168,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,691.53/3,494.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.75

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