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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.62, 4,362.12 and 828.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.62, 4,362.12 and 828.45 is: 1,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.62 : 4,362.12 = 828.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.62/4,362.12 = 828.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.62x = 4,362.12 × 828.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.62x = 3,613,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,798.31/2,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.44

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