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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.82, 6,363.96 and 1,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.82, 6,363.96 and 1,901.30 is: 2,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.82 : 6,363.96 = 1,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.82/6,363.96 = 1,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.82x = 6,363.96 × 1,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.82x = 12,099,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099,797.15/4,241.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.50

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