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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.38, 3,948.56 and 2,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.38, 3,948.56 and 2,708.76 is: 3,741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.38 : 3,948.56 = 2,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.38/3,948.56 = 2,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.38x = 3,948.56 × 2,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.38x = 10,695,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695,701.39/2,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.88

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