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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.51, 3,995.27 and 908.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.51, 3,995.27 and 908.87 is: 1,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.51 : 3,995.27 = 908.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.51/3,995.27 = 908.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.51x = 3,995.27 × 908.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.51x = 3,631,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,187.52/2,665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.29

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