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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.89, 4,360.23 and 1,151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.89, 4,360.23 and 1,151.46 is: 1,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.89 : 4,360.23 = 1,151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.89/4,360.23 = 1,151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.89x = 4,360.23 × 1,151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.89x = 5,020,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,630.44/2,908.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.96

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