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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.75, 3,094.53 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.75, 3,094.53 and 908.50 is: 1,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.75 : 3,094.53 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.75/3,094.53 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.75x = 3,094.53 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.75x = 2,811,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,380.51/2,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.93

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