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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.32, 4,795.74 and 1,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.32, 4,795.74 and 1,903.14 is: 2,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.32 : 4,795.74 = 1,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.32/4,795.74 = 1,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.32x = 4,795.74 × 1,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.32x = 9,126,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,964.62/3,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.22

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