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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.92, 4,024.62 and 2,800.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.92, 4,024.62 and 2,800.92 is: 3,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.92 : 4,024.62 = 2,800.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.92/4,024.62 = 2,800.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.92x = 4,024.62 × 2,800.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.92x = 11,272,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,638.65/2,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.20

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