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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.24, 3,116.66 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.24, 3,116.66 and 908.21 is: 1,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.24 : 3,116.66 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.24/3,116.66 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.24x = 3,116.66 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.24x = 2,830,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,561.65/2,079.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.34

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