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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.58, 4,482.86 and 908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.58, 4,482.86 and 908.57 is: 1,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.58 : 4,482.86 = 908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.58/4,482.86 = 908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.58x = 4,482.86 × 908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.58x = 4,072,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,989.84/2,988.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.85

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