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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.16, 4,362.88 and 856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.16, 4,362.88 and 856 is: 1,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.16 : 4,362.88 = 856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.16/4,362.88 = 856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.16x = 4,362.88 × 856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.16x = 3,734,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,625.28/2,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.19

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