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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.65, 4,807.62 and 1,911.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.65, 4,807.62 and 1,911.75 is: 2,638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.65 : 4,807.62 = 1,911.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.65/4,807.62 = 1,911.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.65x = 4,807.62 × 1,911.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.65x = 9,190,967.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,967.54/3,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.32

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