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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.77, 4,796.55 and 1,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.77, 4,796.55 and 1,903.95 is: 2,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.77 : 4,796.55 = 1,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.77/4,796.55 = 1,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.77x = 4,796.55 × 1,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.77x = 9,132,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,391.37/3,475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.44

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