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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.80 and 908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.80 and 908.90 is: 1,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.06 : 3,994.80 = 908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.06/3,994.80 = 908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.06x = 3,994.80 × 908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.06x = 3,630,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,873.72/2,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.42

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