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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.43, 4,795.89 and 1,903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.43, 4,795.89 and 1,903.22 is: 2,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.43 : 4,795.89 = 1,903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.43/4,795.89 = 1,903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.43x = 4,795.89 × 1,903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.43x = 9,127,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127,609.79/3,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.33

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