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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.76, 4,686.17 and 1,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.76, 4,686.17 and 1,903.74 is: 2,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.76 : 4,686.17 = 1,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.76/4,686.17 = 1,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.76x = 4,686.17 × 1,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.76x = 8,921,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,239.76/3,395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.17

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