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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.25, 7,649.06 and 2,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.25, 7,649.06 and 2,908.44 is: 4,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.25 : 7,649.06 = 2,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.25/7,649.06 = 2,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.25x = 7,649.06 × 2,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.25x = 22,246,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,246,817.52/5,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.49

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