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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.40, 4,283.69 and 908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.40, 4,283.69 and 908.15 is: 1,361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.40 : 4,283.69 = 908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.40/4,283.69 = 908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.40x = 4,283.69 × 908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.40x = 3,890,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,223.18/2,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.93

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