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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.74, 4,807.56 and 1,911.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.74, 4,807.56 and 1,911.82 is: 2,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.74 : 4,807.56 = 1,911.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.74/4,807.56 = 1,911.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.74x = 4,807.56 × 1,911.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.74x = 9,191,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,189.36/3,483.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.31

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