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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.45, 4,588.98 and 1,908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.45, 4,588.98 and 1,908.16 is: 2,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.45 : 4,588.98 = 1,908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.45/4,588.98 = 1,908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.45x = 4,588.98 × 1,908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.45x = 8,756,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,756,508.08/3,325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.18

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