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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.81, 4,562.69 and 1,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.81, 4,562.69 and 1,908.75 is: 2,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.81 : 4,562.69 = 1,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.81/4,562.69 = 1,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.81x = 4,562.69 × 1,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.81x = 8,709,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,024.99/3,306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.66

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