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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.76, 4,583.77 and 1,905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.76, 4,583.77 and 1,905.43 is: 2,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.76 : 4,583.77 = 1,905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.76/4,583.77 = 1,905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.76x = 4,583.77 × 1,905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.76x = 8,734,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,052.87/3,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.34

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