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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.25, 3,337.86 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.25, 3,337.86 and 908.72 is: 1,363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.25 : 3,337.86 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.25/3,337.86 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.25x = 3,337.86 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.25x = 3,033,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,174.26/2,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.07

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