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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.47, 4,371.10 and 1,908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.47, 4,371.10 and 1,908.79 is: 2,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.47 : 4,371.10 = 1,908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.47/4,371.10 = 1,908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.47x = 4,371.10 × 1,908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.47x = 8,343,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,496.27/3,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.29

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