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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.70, 4,363.05 and 1,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.70, 4,363.05 and 1,612.70 is: 2,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.70 : 4,363.05 = 1,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.70/4,363.05 = 1,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.70x = 4,363.05 × 1,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.70x = 7,036,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,290.74/2,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.05

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