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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908, 4,362 and 1,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908, 4,362 and 1,084 is: 1,626

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908 : 4,362 = 1,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908/4,362 = 1,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908x = 4,362 × 1,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908x = 4,728,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,408/2,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626

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