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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.37, 4,795.98 and 1,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.37, 4,795.98 and 1,903.46 is: 2,626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.37 : 4,795.98 = 1,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.37/4,795.98 = 1,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.37x = 4,795.98 × 1,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.37x = 9,128,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,956.09/3,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.76

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