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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.62, 4,016.74 and 2,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.62, 4,016.74 and 2,486.52 is: 3,433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.62 : 4,016.74 = 2,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.62/4,016.74 = 2,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.62x = 4,016.74 × 2,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.62x = 9,987,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,987,704.34/2,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.83

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