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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.63, 4,825.20 and 1,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.63, 4,825.20 and 1,903.28 is: 2,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.63 : 4,825.20 = 1,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.63/4,825.20 = 1,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.63x = 4,825.20 × 1,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.63x = 9,183,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,706.66/3,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.45

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