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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.83, 4,686.42 and 1,904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.83, 4,686.42 and 1,904.08 is: 2,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.83 : 4,686.42 = 1,904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.83/4,686.42 = 1,904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.83x = 4,686.42 × 1,904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.83x = 8,923,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923,318.59/3,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.73

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