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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.63, 3,311.85 and 908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.63, 3,311.85 and 908.39 is: 1,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.63 : 3,311.85 = 908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.63/3,311.85 = 908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.63x = 3,311.85 × 908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.63x = 3,008,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,451.42/2,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.75

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