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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.84, 4,796.61 and 1,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.84, 4,796.61 and 1,903.90 is: 2,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.84 : 4,796.61 = 1,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.84/4,796.61 = 1,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.84x = 4,796.61 × 1,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.84x = 9,132,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,265.78/3,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.36

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