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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.49, 4,354.74 and 2,031.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.49, 4,354.74 and 2,031.87 is: 3,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.49 : 4,354.74 = 2,031.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.49/4,354.74 = 2,031.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.49x = 4,354.74 × 2,031.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.49x = 8,848,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848,265.56/2,908.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.22

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