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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.82, 6,016.33 and 1,901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.82, 6,016.33 and 1,901.95 is: 2,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.82 : 6,016.33 = 1,901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.82/6,016.33 = 1,901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.82x = 6,016.33 × 1,901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.82x = 11,442,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,758.84/4,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.97

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