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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.14, 4,362.22 and 828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.14, 4,362.22 and 828.16 is: 1,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.14 : 4,362.22 = 828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.14/4,362.22 = 828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.14x = 4,362.22 × 828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.14x = 3,612,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,606.24/2,908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.24

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