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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.25, 4,795.86 and 1,903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.25, 4,795.86 and 1,903.49 is: 2,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.25 : 4,795.86 = 1,903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.25/4,795.86 = 1,903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.25x = 4,795.86 × 1,903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.25x = 9,128,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,847.57/3,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.82

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