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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.78, 4,561.94 and 1,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.78, 4,561.94 and 1,908.50 is: 2,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.78 : 4,561.94 = 1,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.78/4,561.94 = 1,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.78x = 4,561.94 × 1,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.78x = 8,706,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,462.49/3,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.71

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