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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.12, 4,685.58 and 1,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.12, 4,685.58 and 1,903.82 is: 2,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.12 : 4,685.58 = 1,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.12/4,685.58 = 1,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.12x = 4,685.58 × 1,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.12x = 8,920,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920,500.92/3,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.67

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