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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.68, 4,010.79 and 2,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.68, 4,010.79 and 2,532.30 is: 3,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.68 : 4,010.79 = 2,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.68/4,010.79 = 2,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.68x = 4,010.79 × 2,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.68x = 10,156,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156,523.52/2,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.80

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