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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.77, 4,363.15 and 2,568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.77, 4,363.15 and 2,568.57 is: 3,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.77 : 4,363.15 = 2,568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.77/4,363.15 = 2,568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.77x = 4,363.15 × 2,568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.77x = 11,207,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,207,056.20/2,908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.85

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