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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.87, 3,313.98 and 910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.87, 3,313.98 and 910.44 is: 1,365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.87 : 3,313.98 = 910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.87/3,313.98 = 910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.87x = 3,313.98 × 910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.87x = 3,017,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,017,179.95/2,208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.94

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