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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960, 4,440 and 908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960, 4,440 and 908 is: 1,362

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960 : 4,440 = 908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960/4,440 = 908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960x = 4,440 × 908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960x = 4,031,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,520/2,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362

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