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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.13, 4,135.97 and 908.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.13, 4,135.97 and 908.26 is: 1,362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.13 : 4,135.97 = 908.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.13/4,135.97 = 908.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.13x = 4,135.97 × 908.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.13x = 3,756,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,531.57/2,757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.48

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