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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.79, 3,117.59 and 908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.79, 3,117.59 and 908.04 is: 1,362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.79 : 3,117.59 = 908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.79/3,117.59 = 908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.79x = 3,117.59 × 908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.79x = 2,830,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,891.88/2,077.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.46

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