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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.63, 4,793.73 and 1,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.63, 4,793.73 and 1,901.73 is: 2,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.63 : 4,793.73 = 1,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.63/4,793.73 = 1,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.63x = 4,793.73 × 1,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.63x = 9,116,380.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116,380.15/3,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.45

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