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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.80, 4,136.70 and 908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.80, 4,136.70 and 908.98 is: 1,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.80 : 4,136.70 = 908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.80/4,136.70 = 908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.80x = 4,136.70 × 908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.80x = 3,760,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,177.57/2,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.47

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