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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.08, 4,361.19 and 959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.08, 4,361.19 and 959.82 is: 1,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.08 : 4,361.19 = 959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.08/4,361.19 = 959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.08x = 4,361.19 × 959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.08x = 4,185,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,957.39/2,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.42

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