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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.39, 4,795.86 and 1,903.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.39, 4,795.86 and 1,903.45 is: 2,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.39 : 4,795.86 = 1,903.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.39/4,795.86 = 1,903.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.39x = 4,795.86 × 1,903.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.39x = 9,128,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,679.72/3,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.66

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