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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.76, 6,062.04 and 2,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.76, 6,062.04 and 2,901 is: 4,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.76 : 6,062.04 = 2,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.76/6,062.04 = 2,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.76x = 6,062.04 × 2,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.76x = 17,585,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585,978.04/4,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.31

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