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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.16, 4,004.52 and 2,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.16, 4,004.52 and 2,630.32 is: 3,621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.16 : 4,004.52 = 2,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.16/4,004.52 = 2,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.16x = 4,004.52 × 2,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.16x = 10,533,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,533,169.05/2,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.94

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