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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.02, 4,136.15 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.02, 4,136.15 and 908.72 is: 1,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.02 : 4,136.15 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.02/4,136.15 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.02x = 4,136.15 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.02x = 3,758,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,602.23/2,758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.79

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