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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.94, 4,589.86 and 1,909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.94, 4,589.86 and 1,909.86 is: 2,635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.94 : 4,589.86 = 1,909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.94/4,589.86 = 1,909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.94x = 4,589.86 × 1,909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.94x = 8,765,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,990.02/3,325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.64

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