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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.44, 4,796.01 and 1,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.44, 4,796.01 and 1,903.50 is: 2,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.44 : 4,796.01 = 1,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.44/4,796.01 = 1,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.44x = 4,796.01 × 1,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.44x = 9,129,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,205.04/3,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.78

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