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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.38, 4,284.42 and 908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.38, 4,284.42 and 908.33 is: 1,362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.38 : 4,284.42 = 908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.38/4,284.42 = 908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.38x = 4,284.42 × 908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.38x = 3,891,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,645.80/2,856.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.44

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