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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.20, 4,464.24 and 1,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.20, 4,464.24 and 1,908.96 is: 2,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.20 : 4,464.24 = 1,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.20/4,464.24 = 1,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.20x = 4,464.24 × 1,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.20x = 8,522,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,055.59/3,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.17

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