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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.99, 4,561.14 and 1,908.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.99, 4,561.14 and 1,908.01 is: 2,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.99 : 4,561.14 = 1,908.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.99/4,561.14 = 1,908.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.99x = 4,561.14 × 1,908.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.99x = 8,702,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,700.73/3,304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.20

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