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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.88, 4,462.96 and 1,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.88, 4,462.96 and 1,908.30 is: 2,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.88 : 4,462.96 = 1,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.88/4,462.96 = 1,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.88x = 4,462.96 × 1,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.88x = 8,516,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,666.57/3,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.76

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