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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.76, 4,821.84 and 2,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.76, 4,821.84 and 2,903.28 is: 4,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.76 : 4,821.84 = 2,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.76/4,821.84 = 2,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.76x = 4,821.84 × 2,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.76x = 13,999,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999,151.64/3,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.90

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