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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.14, 4,136.31 and 908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.14, 4,136.31 and 908.82 is: 1,363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.14 : 4,136.31 = 908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.14/4,136.31 = 908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.14x = 4,136.31 × 908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.14x = 3,759,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,161.25/2,757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.43

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