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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.34, 5,316.11 and 1,901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.34, 5,316.11 and 1,901.09 is: 2,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.34 : 5,316.11 = 1,901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.34/5,316.11 = 1,901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.34x = 5,316.11 × 1,901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.34x = 10,106,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106,403.56/3,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.84

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