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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.93, 3,118.97 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.93, 3,118.97 and 908.72 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.93 : 3,118.97 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.93/3,118.97 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.93x = 3,118.97 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.93x = 2,834,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,270.42/2,078.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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