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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.54, 4,588.62 and 1,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.54, 4,588.62 and 1,909.72 is: 2,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.54 : 4,588.62 = 1,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.54/4,588.62 = 1,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.54x = 4,588.62 × 1,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.54x = 8,762,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,979.39/3,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.05

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