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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908, 2,633.52 and 1,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908, 2,633.52 and 1,080.48 is: 1,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908 : 2,633.52 = 1,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908/2,633.52 = 1,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908x = 2,633.52 × 1,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908x = 2,845,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,465.69/1,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.33

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