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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.61, 4,796.33 and 1,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.61, 4,796.33 and 1,903.70 is: 2,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.61 : 4,796.33 = 1,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.61/4,796.33 = 1,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.61x = 4,796.33 × 1,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.61x = 9,130,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,773.42/3,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.10

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