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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.46, 4,362.62 and 717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.46, 4,362.62 and 717.14 is: 1,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.46 : 4,362.62 = 717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.46/4,362.62 = 717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.46x = 4,362.62 × 717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.46x = 3,128,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,583.91/2,908.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.69

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