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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.52, 3,096.72 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.52, 3,096.72 and 908.64 is: 1,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.52 : 3,096.72 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.52/3,096.72 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.52x = 3,096.72 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.52x = 2,813,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,803.66/2,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.59

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