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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.28, 4,464.42 and 1,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.28, 4,464.42 and 1,909.04 is: 2,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.28 : 4,464.42 = 1,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.28/4,464.42 = 1,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.28x = 4,464.42 × 1,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.28x = 8,522,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,756.36/3,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.32

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