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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.96, 6,325.68 and 1,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.96, 6,325.68 and 1,908.08 is: 2,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.96 : 6,325.68 = 1,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.96/6,325.68 = 1,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.96x = 6,325.68 × 1,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.96x = 12,069,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069,903.49/4,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.59

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