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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.49 and 1,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.63, 4,796.49 and 1,903.73 is: 2,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.63 : 4,796.49 = 1,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.63/4,796.49 = 1,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.63x = 4,796.49 × 1,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.63x = 9,131,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,221.91/3,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.21

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