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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.86, 4,589.34 and 1,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.86, 4,589.34 and 1,909.26 is: 2,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.86 : 4,589.34 = 1,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.86/4,589.34 = 1,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.86x = 4,589.34 × 1,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.86x = 8,762,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,243.29/3,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.58

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