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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.17, 4,823.42 and 1,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.17, 4,823.42 and 1,901.91 is: 2,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.17 : 4,823.42 = 1,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.17/4,823.42 = 1,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.17x = 4,823.42 × 1,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.17x = 9,173,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,710.73/3,495.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.68

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