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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.14, 4,463.97 and 1,908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.14, 4,463.97 and 1,908.66 is: 2,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.14 : 4,463.97 = 1,908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.14/4,463.97 = 1,908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.14x = 4,463.97 × 1,908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.14x = 8,520,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,200.98/3,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.64

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