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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.03, 4,135.43 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.03, 4,135.43 and 908.64 is: 1,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.03 : 4,135.43 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.03/4,135.43 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.03x = 4,135.43 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.03x = 3,757,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,619.39/2,758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.43

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