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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.72, 4,796.34 and 1,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.72, 4,796.34 and 1,903.88 is: 2,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.72 : 4,796.34 = 1,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.72/4,796.34 = 1,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.72x = 4,796.34 × 1,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.72x = 9,131,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131,655.80/3,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.27

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