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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.94, 6,748.68 and 1,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.94, 6,748.68 and 1,901 is: 2,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.94 : 6,748.68 = 1,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.94/6,748.68 = 1,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.94x = 6,748.68 × 1,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.94x = 12,829,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,240.68/4,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.61

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