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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.95, 4,363.44 and 828.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.95, 4,363.44 and 828.69 is: 1,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.95 : 4,363.44 = 828.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.95/4,363.44 = 828.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.95x = 4,363.44 × 828.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.95x = 3,615,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,939.09/2,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.04

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