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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.98, 4,009.68 and 2,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.98, 4,009.68 and 2,435.22 is: 3,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.98 : 4,009.68 = 2,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.98/4,009.68 = 2,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.98x = 4,009.68 × 2,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.98x = 9,764,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,764,452.93/2,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.66

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