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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.48, 4,794.96 and 1,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.48, 4,794.96 and 1,902.68 is: 2,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.48 : 4,794.96 = 1,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.48/4,794.96 = 1,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.48x = 4,794.96 × 1,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.48x = 9,123,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,274.49/3,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.80

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