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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.50, 3,338.23 and 908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.50, 3,338.23 and 908.97 is: 1,363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.50 : 3,338.23 = 908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.50/3,338.23 = 908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.50x = 3,338.23 × 908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.50x = 3,034,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,353.20/2,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.45

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