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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.92, 4,284.72 and 908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.92, 4,284.72 and 908.08 is: 1,362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.92 : 4,284.72 = 908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.92/4,284.72 = 908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.92x = 4,284.72 × 908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.92x = 3,890,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,868.54/2,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.39

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