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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.76, 4,368.84 and 2,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.76, 4,368.84 and 2,836.08 is: 4,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.76 : 4,368.84 = 2,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.76/4,368.84 = 2,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.76x = 4,368.84 × 2,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.76x = 12,390,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390,379.75/2,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.21

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