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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.54, 4,807.44 and 1,911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.54, 4,807.44 and 1,911.78 is: 2,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.54 : 4,807.44 = 1,911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.54/4,807.44 = 1,911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.54x = 4,807.44 × 1,911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.54x = 9,190,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,767.64/3,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.34

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