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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.88, 4,556.72 and 1,904.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.88, 4,556.72 and 1,904.63 is: 2,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.88 : 4,556.72 = 1,904.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.88/4,556.72 = 1,904.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.88x = 4,556.72 × 1,904.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.88x = 8,678,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,847.59/3,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.46

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