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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.68, 4,363.86 and 961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.68, 4,363.86 and 961.44 is: 1,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.68 : 4,363.86 = 961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.68/4,363.86 = 961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.68x = 4,363.86 × 961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.68x = 4,195,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,589.56/2,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.44

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