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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.54, 4,011.96 and 2,536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.54, 4,011.96 and 2,536.41 is: 3,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.54 : 4,011.96 = 2,536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.54/4,011.96 = 2,536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.54x = 4,011.96 × 2,536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.54x = 10,176,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176,000.02/2,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.66

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