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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.35, 4,285.21 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.35, 4,285.21 and 908.56 is: 1,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.35 : 4,285.21 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.35/4,285.21 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.35x = 4,285.21 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.35x = 3,893,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,370.40/2,856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.06

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