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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.42, 4,806.97 and 1,911.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.42, 4,806.97 and 1,911.49 is: 2,637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.42 : 4,806.97 = 1,911.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.42/4,806.97 = 1,911.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.42x = 4,806.97 × 1,911.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.42x = 9,188,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188,475.09/3,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.77

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