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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.73, 4,363.61 and 1,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.73, 4,363.61 and 1,062.44 is: 1,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.73 : 4,363.61 = 1,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.73/4,363.61 = 1,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.73x = 4,363.61 × 1,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.73x = 4,636,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,046.68/2,908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.84

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