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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.58, 3,994.95 and 908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.58, 3,994.95 and 908.58 is: 1,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.58 : 3,994.95 = 908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.58/3,994.95 = 908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.58x = 3,994.95 × 908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.58x = 3,629,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,750.06/2,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.73

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