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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.91, 4,796.89 and 1,904.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.91, 4,796.89 and 1,904.01 is: 2,627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.91 : 4,796.89 = 1,904.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.91/4,796.89 = 1,904.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.91x = 4,796.89 × 1,904.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.91x = 9,133,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133,309.20/3,475.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.60

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