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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.50, 4,462.89 and 1,908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.50, 4,462.89 and 1,908.26 is: 2,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.50 : 4,462.89 = 1,908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.50/4,462.89 = 1,908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.50x = 4,462.89 × 1,908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.50x = 8,516,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,354.47/3,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.97

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