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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.24, 3,006.39 and 908.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.24, 3,006.39 and 908.37 is: 1,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.24 : 3,006.39 = 908.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.24/3,006.39 = 908.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.24x = 3,006.39 × 908.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.24x = 2,730,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,914.48/2,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.25

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