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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.11, 4,792.91 and 1,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.11, 4,792.91 and 1,901.29 is: 2,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.11 : 4,792.91 = 1,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.11/4,792.91 = 1,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.11x = 4,792.91 × 1,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.11x = 9,112,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,711.85/3,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.79

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