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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.26, 4,359.40 and 1,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.26, 4,359.40 and 1,152.56 is: 1,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.26 : 4,359.40 = 1,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.26/4,359.40 = 1,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.26x = 4,359.40 × 1,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.26x = 5,024,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,470.06/2,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.66

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