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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.68, 3,313.02 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.68, 3,313.02 and 909.92 is: 1,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.68 : 3,313.02 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.68/3,313.02 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.68x = 3,313.02 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.68x = 3,014,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,583.16/2,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.88

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