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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.59, 4,669.36 and 2,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.59, 4,669.36 and 2,908.59 is: 4,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.59 : 4,669.36 = 2,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.59/4,669.36 = 2,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.59x = 4,669.36 × 2,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.59x = 13,581,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581,229.02/3,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.03

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