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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.63, 4,363.04 and 1,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.63, 4,363.04 and 1,153.96 is: 1,730.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.63 : 4,363.04 = 1,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.63/4,363.04 = 1,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.63x = 4,363.04 × 1,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.63x = 5,034,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,746.05/2,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.97

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