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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.02, 4,354.82 and 2,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.02, 4,354.82 and 2,662.22 is: 3,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.02 : 4,354.82 = 2,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.02/4,354.82 = 2,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.02x = 4,354.82 × 2,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.02x = 11,593,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593,488.90/2,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.73

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