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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.62, 4,175.84 and 908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.62, 4,175.84 and 908.92 is: 1,363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.62 : 4,175.84 = 908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.62/4,175.84 = 908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.62x = 4,175.84 × 908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.62x = 3,795,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,496.33/2,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.51

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