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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.94, 4,802.45 and 1,908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.94, 4,802.45 and 1,908.05 is: 2,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.94 : 4,802.45 = 1,908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.94/4,802.45 = 1,908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.94x = 4,802.45 × 1,908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.94x = 9,163,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163,314.72/3,479.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.18

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