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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.02, 3,312.06 and 908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.02, 3,312.06 and 908.78 is: 1,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.02 : 3,312.06 = 908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.02/3,312.06 = 908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.02x = 3,312.06 × 908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.02x = 3,009,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,933.89/2,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.18

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