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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.38, 2,917.04 and 908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.38, 2,917.04 and 908.28 is: 1,360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.38 : 2,917.04 = 908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.38/2,917.04 = 908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.38x = 2,917.04 × 908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.38x = 2,649,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,484.55/1,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.54

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