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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.64, 4,796.39 and 1,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.64, 4,796.39 and 1,903.74 is: 2,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.64 : 4,796.39 = 1,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.64/4,796.39 = 1,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.64x = 4,796.39 × 1,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.64x = 9,131,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,069.98/3,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.17

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