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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.13, 4,795.79 and 1,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.13, 4,795.79 and 1,903.32 is: 2,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.13 : 4,795.79 = 1,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.13/4,795.79 = 1,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.13x = 4,795.79 × 1,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.13x = 9,127,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,913.51/3,475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.64

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