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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758, 4,136.92 and 908.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758, 4,136.92 and 908.36 is: 1,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758 : 4,136.92 = 908.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758/4,136.92 = 908.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758x = 4,136.92 × 908.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758x = 3,757,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,812.65/2,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.51

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