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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.33, 3,672.50 and 908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.33, 3,672.50 and 908.49 is: 1,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.33 : 3,672.50 = 908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.33/3,672.50 = 908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.33x = 3,672.50 × 908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.33x = 3,336,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,424.98/2,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.74

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