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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.24, 4,362.36 and 2,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.24, 4,362.36 and 2,046.40 is: 3,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.24 : 4,362.36 = 2,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.24/4,362.36 = 2,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.24x = 4,362.36 × 2,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.24x = 8,927,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,927,133.50/2,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.60

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