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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.75, 4,796.55 and 1,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.75, 4,796.55 and 1,903.99 is: 2,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.75 : 4,796.55 = 1,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.75/4,796.55 = 1,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.75x = 4,796.55 × 1,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.75x = 9,132,559.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,559.25/3,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.51

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