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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.47, 4,024.26 and 2,536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.47, 4,024.26 and 2,536.23 is: 3,509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.47 : 4,024.26 = 2,536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.47/4,024.26 = 2,536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.47x = 4,024.26 × 2,536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.47x = 10,206,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,206,448.94/2,908.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.22

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