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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.69, 3,096.34 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.69, 3,096.34 and 908.63 is: 1,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.69 : 3,096.34 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.69/3,096.34 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.69x = 3,096.34 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.69x = 2,813,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,411.93/2,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.30

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