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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.86, 4,362.81 and 2,418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.86, 4,362.81 and 2,418.42 is: 3,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.86 : 4,362.81 = 2,418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.86/4,362.81 = 2,418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.86x = 4,362.81 × 2,418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.86x = 10,551,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,106.96/2,908.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.23

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