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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.69, 4,363.02 and 1,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.69, 4,363.02 and 1,265.02 is: 1,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.69 : 4,363.02 = 1,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.69/4,363.02 = 1,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.69x = 4,363.02 × 1,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.69x = 5,519,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,307.56/2,908.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.52

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