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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.58, 4,796.41 and 1,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.58, 4,796.41 and 1,903.68 is: 2,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.58 : 4,796.41 = 1,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.58/4,796.41 = 1,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.58x = 4,796.41 × 1,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.58x = 9,130,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,829.79/3,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.14

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