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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.61, 4,684.89 and 1,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.61, 4,684.89 and 1,903.32 is: 2,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.61 : 4,684.89 = 1,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.61/4,684.89 = 1,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.61x = 4,684.89 × 1,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.61x = 8,916,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,844.83/3,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.99

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