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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.48, 3,007.19 and 908.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.48, 3,007.19 and 908.55 is: 1,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.48 : 3,007.19 = 908.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.48/3,007.19 = 908.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.48x = 3,007.19 × 908.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.48x = 2,732,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,182.47/2,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.04

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