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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.28, 4,588.51 and 1,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.28, 4,588.51 and 1,908.59 is: 2,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.28 : 4,588.51 = 1,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.28/4,588.51 = 1,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.28x = 4,588.51 × 1,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.28x = 8,757,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,584.30/3,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.64

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