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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.05, 4,825.94 and 1,903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.05, 4,825.94 and 1,903.69 is: 2,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.05 : 4,825.94 = 1,903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.05/4,825.94 = 1,903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.05x = 4,825.94 × 1,903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.05x = 9,187,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,084.20/3,497.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.10

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