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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.63, 4,836.24 and 1,908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.63, 4,836.24 and 1,908.46 is: 2,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.63 : 4,836.24 = 1,908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.63/4,836.24 = 1,908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.63x = 4,836.24 × 1,908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.63x = 9,229,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,770.59/3,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.16

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