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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.48, 4,362.26 and 2,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.48, 4,362.26 and 2,418.04 is: 3,626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.48 : 4,362.26 = 2,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.48/4,362.26 = 2,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.48x = 4,362.26 × 2,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.48x = 10,548,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,548,119.17/2,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.68

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