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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.65, 4,588.20 and 1,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.65, 4,588.20 and 1,908.33 is: 2,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.65 : 4,588.20 = 1,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.65/4,588.20 = 1,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.65x = 4,588.20 × 1,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.65x = 8,755,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,799.71/3,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.60

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