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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.40, 4,362.60 and 2,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.40, 4,362.60 and 2,892.20 is: 4,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.40 : 4,362.60 = 2,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.40/4,362.60 = 2,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.40x = 4,362.60 × 2,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.40x = 12,617,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,511.72/2,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.30

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