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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.18, 4,137.69 and 908.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.18, 4,137.69 and 908.89 is: 1,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.18 : 4,137.69 = 908.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.18/4,137.69 = 908.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.18x = 4,137.69 × 908.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.18x = 3,760,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,705.06/2,758.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.47

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