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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.08, 7,359.58 and 2,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.08, 7,359.58 and 2,308.20 is: 3,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.08 : 7,359.58 = 2,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.08/7,359.58 = 2,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.08x = 7,359.58 × 2,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.08x = 16,987,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,382.56/4,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.22

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