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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.90, 3,582.88 and 908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.90, 3,582.88 and 908.82 is: 1,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.90 : 3,582.88 = 908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.90/3,582.88 = 908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.90x = 3,582.88 × 908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.90x = 3,256,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,193.00/2,389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.48

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