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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.76, 3,311.64 and 908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.76, 3,311.64 and 908.32 is: 1,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.76 : 3,311.64 = 908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.76/3,311.64 = 908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.76x = 3,311.64 × 908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.76x = 3,008,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,007.75/2,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.47

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