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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.88, 4,796.71 and 1,903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.88, 4,796.71 and 1,903.97 is: 2,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.88 : 4,796.71 = 1,903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.88/4,796.71 = 1,903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.88x = 4,796.71 × 1,903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.88x = 9,132,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132,799.17/3,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.48

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