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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.66, 4,807.43 and 1,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.66, 4,807.43 and 1,911.72 is: 2,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.66 : 4,807.43 = 1,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.66/4,807.43 = 1,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.66x = 4,807.43 × 1,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.66x = 9,190,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,190,460.08/3,483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.16

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