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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.67, 4,832.41 and 1,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.67, 4,832.41 and 1,908.69 is: 2,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.67 : 4,832.41 = 1,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.67/4,832.41 = 1,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.67x = 4,832.41 × 1,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.67x = 9,223,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,572.64/3,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.32

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