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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.58, 4,135.04 and 908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.58, 4,135.04 and 908.30 is: 1,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.58 : 4,135.04 = 908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.58/4,135.04 = 908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.58x = 4,135.04 × 908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.58x = 3,755,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,856.83/2,756.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.51

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