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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.46, 4,807.47 and 1,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.46, 4,807.47 and 1,911.84 is: 2,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.46 : 4,807.47 = 1,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.46/4,807.47 = 1,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.46x = 4,807.47 × 1,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.46x = 9,191,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,113.44/3,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.50

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