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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.95, 4,354.06 and 2,032.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.95, 4,354.06 and 2,032.53 is: 3,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.95 : 4,354.06 = 2,032.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.95/4,354.06 = 2,032.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.95x = 4,354.06 × 2,032.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.95x = 8,849,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,849,757.57/2,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.25

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