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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.14, 4,362.94 and 828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.14, 4,362.94 and 828.14 is: 1,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.14 : 4,362.94 = 828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.14/4,362.94 = 828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.14x = 4,362.94 × 828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.14x = 3,613,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,125.13/2,908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.42

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