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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.55, 5,950.83 and 2,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.55, 5,950.83 and 2,901.65 is: 4,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.55 : 5,950.83 = 2,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.55/5,950.83 = 2,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.55x = 5,950.83 × 2,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.55x = 17,267,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,196.12/4,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.80

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