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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.03, 2,824.76 and 908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.03, 2,824.76 and 908.44 is: 1,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.03 : 2,824.76 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.03/2,824.76 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.03x = 2,824.76 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.03x = 2,566,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,120.18/1,883.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.76

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