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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,948.01, 2,921.67 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,948.01, 2,921.67 and 908.10 is: 1,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,948.01 : 2,921.67 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,948.01/2,921.67 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,948.01x = 2,921.67 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,948.01x = 2,653,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,168.53/1,948.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.99

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