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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.35, 4,649.72 and 2,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.35, 4,649.72 and 2,908.51 is: 3,998.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.35 : 4,649.72 = 2,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.35/4,649.72 = 2,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.35x = 4,649.72 × 2,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.35x = 13,523,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,523,757.12/3,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.33

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