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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.13, 4,825.89 and 1,903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.13, 4,825.89 and 1,903.79 is: 2,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.13 : 4,825.89 = 1,903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.13/4,825.89 = 1,903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.13x = 4,825.89 × 1,903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.13x = 9,187,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,456.99/3,497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.14

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