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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.35, 4,338.45 and 2,488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.35, 4,338.45 and 2,488.07 is: 3,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.35 : 4,338.45 = 2,488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.35/4,338.45 = 2,488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.35x = 4,338.45 × 2,488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.35x = 10,794,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794,378.14/2,906.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.07

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