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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.06, 4,792.81 and 1,901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.06, 4,792.81 and 1,901.15 is: 2,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.06 : 4,792.81 = 1,901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.06/4,792.81 = 1,901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.06x = 4,792.81 × 1,901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.06x = 9,111,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111,850.73/3,473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.58

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