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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.72, 3,337.04 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.72, 3,337.04 and 908.72 is: 1,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.72 : 3,337.04 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.72/3,337.04 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.72x = 3,337.04 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.72x = 3,032,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,434.99/2,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.06

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