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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.68, 4,804.48 and 1,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.68, 4,804.48 and 1,909.48 is: 2,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.68 : 4,804.48 = 1,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.68/4,804.48 = 1,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.68x = 4,804.48 × 1,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.68x = 9,174,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,058.47/3,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.95

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