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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.18, 3,727.41 and 1,908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.18, 3,727.41 and 1,908.22 is: 2,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.18 : 3,727.41 = 1,908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.18/3,727.41 = 1,908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.18x = 3,727.41 × 1,908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.18x = 7,112,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,718.31/2,488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.60

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