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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.39, 3,336.52 and 908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.39, 3,336.52 and 908.14 is: 1,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.39 : 3,336.52 = 908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.39/3,336.52 = 908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.39x = 3,336.52 × 908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.39x = 3,030,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,012.68/2,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.18

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