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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.03, 4,686.27 and 1,903.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.03, 4,686.27 and 1,903.71 is: 2,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.03 : 4,686.27 = 1,903.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.03/4,686.27 = 1,903.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.03x = 4,686.27 × 1,903.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.03x = 8,921,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,299.06/3,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.98

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