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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.06, 4,135.13 and 908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.06, 4,135.13 and 908.23 is: 1,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.06 : 4,135.13 = 908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.06/4,135.13 = 908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.06x = 4,135.13 × 908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.06x = 3,755,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,649.12/2,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.19

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