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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.77, 4,825.48 and 1,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.77, 4,825.48 and 1,903.46 is: 2,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.77 : 4,825.48 = 1,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.77/4,825.48 = 1,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.77x = 4,825.48 × 1,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.77x = 9,185,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,092.20/3,496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.73

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