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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.08, 4,357.98 and 2,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.08, 4,357.98 and 2,560.68 is: 3,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.08 : 4,357.98 = 2,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.08/4,357.98 = 2,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.08x = 4,357.98 × 2,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.08x = 11,159,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,159,392.23/2,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.37

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