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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.63, 4,137.06 and 908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.63, 4,137.06 and 908.67 is: 1,363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.63 : 4,137.06 = 908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.63/4,137.06 = 908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.63x = 4,137.06 × 908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.63x = 3,759,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,222.31/2,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.21

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