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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,400.92, 4,692.98 and 1,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,400.92, 4,692.98 and 1,908.63 is: 2,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,400.92 : 4,692.98 = 1,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,400.92/4,692.98 = 1,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,400.92x = 4,692.98 × 1,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,400.92x = 8,957,167.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957,167.19/3,400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.75

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