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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.38, 4,795.95 and 1,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.38, 4,795.95 and 1,903.44 is: 2,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.38 : 4,795.95 = 1,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.38/4,795.95 = 1,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.38x = 4,795.95 × 1,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.38x = 9,128,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,803.07/3,475.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.71

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