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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.06, 3,114.57 and 908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.06, 3,114.57 and 908.05 is: 1,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.06 : 3,114.57 = 908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.06/3,114.57 = 908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.06x = 3,114.57 × 908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.06x = 2,828,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,185.29/2,077.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.63

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