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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.47, 4,794.77 and 1,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.47, 4,794.77 and 1,902.62 is: 2,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.47 : 4,794.77 = 1,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.47/4,794.77 = 1,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.47x = 4,794.77 × 1,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.47x = 9,122,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,615.78/3,474.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.61

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