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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.83, 4,359.60 and 2,088.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.83, 4,359.60 and 2,088.69 is: 3,130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.83 : 4,359.60 = 2,088.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.83/4,359.60 = 2,088.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.83x = 4,359.60 × 2,088.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.83x = 9,105,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105,852.92/2,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.42

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