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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.90, 4,361.73 and 2,563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.90, 4,361.73 and 2,563.03 is: 3,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.90 : 4,361.73 = 2,563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.90/4,361.73 = 2,563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.90x = 4,361.73 × 2,563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.90x = 11,179,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179,244.84/2,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.12

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