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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.28, 4,136.49 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.28, 4,136.49 and 908.50 is: 1,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.28 : 4,136.49 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.28/4,136.49 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.28x = 4,136.49 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.28x = 3,758,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,001.17/2,757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.94

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