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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.17, 4,362.56 and 933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.17, 4,362.56 and 933.32 is: 1,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.17 : 4,362.56 = 933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.17/4,362.56 = 933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.17x = 4,362.56 × 933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.17x = 4,071,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,664.50/2,908.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.08

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