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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.51, 3,217.96 and 1,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.51, 3,217.96 and 1,908.20 is: 2,637.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.51 : 3,217.96 = 1,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.51/3,217.96 = 1,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.51x = 3,217.96 × 1,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.51x = 6,140,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,521.70/2,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.10

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