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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.27, 3,994.88 and 908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.27, 3,994.88 and 908.39 is: 1,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.27 : 3,994.88 = 908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.27/3,994.88 = 908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.27x = 3,994.88 × 908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.27x = 3,628,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,909.04/2,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.07

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