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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.54, 3,441.08 and 908.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.54, 3,441.08 and 908.42 is: 1,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.54 : 3,441.08 = 908.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.54/3,441.08 = 908.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.54x = 3,441.08 × 908.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.54x = 3,125,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,930.96/2,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.74

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