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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.04, 4,795.56 and 1,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.04, 4,795.56 and 1,903.17 is: 2,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.04 : 4,795.56 = 1,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.04/4,795.56 = 1,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.04x = 4,795.56 × 1,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.04x = 9,126,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,765.93/3,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.38

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