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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.15, 4,795.72 and 1,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.15, 4,795.72 and 1,903.25 is: 2,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.15 : 4,795.72 = 1,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.15/4,795.72 = 1,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.15x = 4,795.72 × 1,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.15x = 9,127,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,461.32/3,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.50

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