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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475, 4,795.56 and 1,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475, 4,795.56 and 1,903.24 is: 2,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475 : 4,795.56 = 1,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475/4,795.56 = 1,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475x = 4,795.56 × 1,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475x = 9,127,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,101.61/3,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.50

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