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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.74, 4,363.05 and 828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.74, 4,363.05 and 828.76 is: 1,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.74 : 4,363.05 = 828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.74/4,363.05 = 828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.74x = 4,363.05 × 828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.74x = 3,615,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,921.32/2,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.12

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