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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.19, 4,795.81 and 1,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.19, 4,795.81 and 1,903.25 is: 2,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.19 : 4,795.81 = 1,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.19/4,795.81 = 1,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.19x = 4,795.81 × 1,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.19x = 9,127,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,615.87/3,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.51

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