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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.18, 4,284.23 and 908.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.18, 4,284.23 and 908.36 is: 1,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.18 : 4,284.23 = 908.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.18/4,284.23 = 908.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.18x = 4,284.23 × 908.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.18x = 3,891,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,597.20/2,856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.52

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