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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.65, 3,550.96 and 908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.65, 3,550.96 and 908.85 is: 1,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.65 : 3,550.96 = 908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.65/3,550.96 = 908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.65x = 3,550.96 × 908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.65x = 3,227,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,299.34/2,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.50

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