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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.64, 4,804.78 and 1,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.64, 4,804.78 and 1,909.72 is: 2,635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.64 : 4,804.78 = 1,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.64/4,804.78 = 1,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.64x = 4,804.78 × 1,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.64x = 9,175,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,784.46/3,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.48

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