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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.01, 4,136.13 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.01, 4,136.13 and 908.63 is: 1,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.01 : 4,136.13 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.01/4,136.13 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.01x = 4,136.13 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.01x = 3,758,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,211.80/2,758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.65

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