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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.09, 3,238.38 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.09, 3,238.38 and 908.56 is: 1,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.09 : 3,238.38 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.09/3,238.38 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.09x = 3,238.38 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.09x = 2,942,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,262.53/2,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.36

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