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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.73, 4,024.60 and 2,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.73, 4,024.60 and 2,536.48 is: 3,509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.73 : 4,024.60 = 2,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.73/4,024.60 = 2,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.73x = 4,024.60 × 2,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.73x = 10,208,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208,297.29/2,908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.54

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