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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.44, 4,558.38 and 1,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.44, 4,558.38 and 1,906.12 is: 2,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.44 : 4,558.38 = 1,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.44/4,558.38 = 1,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.44x = 4,558.38 × 1,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.44x = 8,688,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688,819.29/3,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.03

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