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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908, 2,633.04 and 1,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908, 2,633.04 and 1,080 is: 1,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908 : 2,633.04 = 1,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908/2,633.04 = 1,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908x = 2,633.04 × 1,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908x = 2,843,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,683.20/1,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.40

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