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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.24, 3,995.12 and 908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.24, 3,995.12 and 908.78 is: 1,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.24 : 3,995.12 = 908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.24/3,995.12 = 908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.24x = 3,995.12 × 908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.24x = 3,630,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,660.63/2,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.74

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