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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.46, 4,793.49 and 1,901.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.46, 4,793.49 and 1,901.61 is: 2,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.46 : 4,793.49 = 1,901.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.46/4,793.49 = 1,901.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.46x = 4,793.49 × 1,901.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.46x = 9,115,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,348.52/3,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.28

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