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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.96, 4,588.56 and 1,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.96, 4,588.56 and 1,908.72 is: 2,634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.96 : 4,588.56 = 1,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.96/4,588.56 = 1,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.96x = 4,588.56 × 1,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.96x = 8,758,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,276.24/3,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.10

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