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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.32, 4,012.92 and 2,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.32, 4,012.92 and 2,465.52 is: 3,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.32 : 4,012.92 = 2,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.32/4,012.92 = 2,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.32x = 4,012.92 × 2,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.32x = 9,893,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,934.52/2,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.94

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