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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.69, 4,793.70 and 1,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.69, 4,793.70 and 1,901.79 is: 2,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.69 : 4,793.70 = 1,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.69/4,793.70 = 1,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.69x = 4,793.70 × 1,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.69x = 9,116,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116,610.72/3,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.48

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