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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.45, 3,006.72 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.45, 3,006.72 and 908.72 is: 1,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.45 : 3,006.72 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.45/3,006.72 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.45x = 3,006.72 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.45x = 2,732,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,262.84/2,004.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.10

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