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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.48, 4,335.84 and 2,508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.48, 4,335.84 and 2,508.83 is: 3,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.48 : 4,335.84 = 2,508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.48/4,335.84 = 2,508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.48x = 4,335.84 × 2,508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.48x = 10,877,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,877,851.24/2,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.25

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