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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.73, 4,340.62 and 2,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.73, 4,340.62 and 2,597.24 is: 3,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.73 : 4,340.62 = 2,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.73/4,340.62 = 2,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.73x = 4,340.62 × 2,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.73x = 11,273,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,273,631.89/2,908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.79

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