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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.28, 3,659.94 and 1,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.28, 3,659.94 and 1,908.96 is: 2,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.28 : 3,659.94 = 1,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.28/3,659.94 = 1,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.28x = 3,659.94 × 1,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.28x = 6,986,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,986,679.06/2,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.21

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