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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.63, 4,821.31 and 1,900.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.63, 4,821.31 and 1,900.38 is: 2,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.63 : 4,821.31 = 1,900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.63/4,821.31 = 1,900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.63x = 4,821.31 × 1,900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.63x = 9,162,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,303.74/3,493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.57

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