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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.46, 3,141.69 and 908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.46, 3,141.69 and 908.62 is: 1,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.46 : 3,141.69 = 908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.46/3,141.69 = 908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.46x = 3,141.69 × 908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.46x = 2,854,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,591.11/2,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.93

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