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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.56, 4,136.29 and 908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.56, 4,136.29 and 908.69 is: 1,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.56 : 4,136.29 = 908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.56/4,136.29 = 908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.56x = 4,136.29 × 908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.56x = 3,758,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,605.36/2,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.02

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