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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.53, 4,213.22 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.53, 4,213.22 and 908.21 is: 1,362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.53 : 4,213.22 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.53/4,213.22 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.53x = 4,213.22 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.53x = 3,826,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,494.53/2,808.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.46

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