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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,476.67, 4,797.81 and 1,904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,476.67, 4,797.81 and 1,904.81 is: 2,628.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,476.67 : 4,797.81 = 1,904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,476.67/4,797.81 = 1,904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,476.67x = 4,797.81 × 1,904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,476.67x = 9,138,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,138,892.48/3,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.63

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