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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,949.97, 5,919.31 and 2,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,949.97, 5,919.31 and 2,901.75 is: 4,348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,949.97 : 5,919.31 = 2,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,949.97/5,919.31 = 2,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,949.97x = 5,919.31 × 2,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,949.97x = 17,176,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,357.79/3,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.48

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