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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.66, 4,283.94 and 908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.66, 4,283.94 and 908.30 is: 1,362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.66 : 4,283.94 = 908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.66/4,283.94 = 908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.66x = 4,283.94 × 908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.66x = 3,891,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,102.70/2,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.59

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