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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.62, 4,362.93 and 717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.62, 4,362.93 and 717.30 is: 1,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.62 : 4,362.93 = 717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.62/4,362.93 = 717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.62x = 4,362.93 × 717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.62x = 3,129,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,529.69/2,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.95

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