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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.08, 4,362.60 and 1,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.08, 4,362.60 and 1,368.24 is: 2,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.08 : 4,362.60 = 1,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.08/4,362.60 = 1,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.08x = 4,362.60 × 1,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.08x = 5,969,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,083.82/2,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.59

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