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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.85, 4,016.55 and 2,023.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.85, 4,016.55 and 2,023.12 is: 2,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.85 : 4,016.55 = 2,023.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.85/4,016.55 = 2,023.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.85x = 4,016.55 × 2,023.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.85x = 8,125,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,932.44/2,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.52

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