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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.94, 4,137.50 and 908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.94, 4,137.50 and 908.98 is: 1,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.94 : 4,137.50 = 908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.94/4,137.50 = 908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.94x = 4,137.50 × 908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.94x = 3,760,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,904.75/2,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.66

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