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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.50, 4,362.70 and 717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.50, 4,362.70 and 717.23 is: 1,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.50 : 4,362.70 = 717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.50/4,362.70 = 717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.50x = 4,362.70 × 717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.50x = 3,129,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,059.32/2,908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.83

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