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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.49, 3,440.94 and 908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.49, 3,440.94 and 908.08 is: 1,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.49 : 3,440.94 = 908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.49/3,440.94 = 908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.49x = 3,440.94 × 908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.49x = 3,124,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,648.80/2,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.21

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