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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.38, 3,006.20 and 908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.38, 3,006.20 and 908.48 is: 1,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.38 : 3,006.20 = 908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.38/3,006.20 = 908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.38x = 3,006.20 × 908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.38x = 2,731,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,053.00/2,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.55

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