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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.17 and 908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.80, 3,337.17 and 908.28 is: 1,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.80 : 3,337.17 = 908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.80/3,337.17 = 908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.80x = 3,337.17 × 908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.80x = 3,031,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,074.95/2,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.40

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