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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.56, 4,362.06 and 1,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.56, 4,362.06 and 1,264.71 is: 1,896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.56 : 4,362.06 = 1,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.56/4,362.06 = 1,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.56x = 4,362.06 × 1,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.56x = 5,516,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,740.90/2,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.73

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