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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.74, 3,237.28 and 908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.74, 3,237.28 and 908.98 is: 1,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.74 : 3,237.28 = 908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.74/3,237.28 = 908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.74x = 3,237.28 × 908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.74x = 2,942,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,622.77/2,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.75

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