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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.82, 4,793.72 and 1,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.82, 4,793.72 and 1,901.88 is: 2,624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.82 : 4,793.72 = 1,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.82/4,793.72 = 1,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.82x = 4,793.72 × 1,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.82x = 9,117,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,070.68/3,473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.51

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