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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.68, 5,627.41 and 2,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.68, 5,627.41 and 2,901.44 is: 3,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.68 : 5,627.41 = 2,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.68/5,627.41 = 2,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.68x = 5,627.41 × 2,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.68x = 16,327,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,557.08/4,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.25

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