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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.30, 3,007.35 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.30, 3,007.35 and 908.10 is: 1,362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.30 : 3,007.35 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.30/3,007.35 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.30x = 3,007.35 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.30x = 2,730,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,974.54/2,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.56

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