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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.09, 3,996.33 and 908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.09, 3,996.33 and 908.39 is: 1,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.09 : 3,996.33 = 908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.09/3,996.33 = 908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.09x = 3,996.33 × 908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.09x = 3,630,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,206.23/2,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.64

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