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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.59, 4,136.89 and 908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.59, 4,136.89 and 908.78 is: 1,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.59 : 4,136.89 = 908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.59/4,136.89 = 908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.59x = 4,136.89 × 908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.59x = 3,759,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,499.94/2,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.33

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