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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.47, 4,016.12 and 2,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.47, 4,016.12 and 2,697.42 is: 3,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.47 : 4,016.12 = 2,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.47/4,016.12 = 2,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.47x = 4,016.12 × 2,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.47x = 10,833,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833,156.51/2,908.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.69

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