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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.51, 4,285.17 and 908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.51, 4,285.17 and 908.06 is: 1,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.51 : 4,285.17 = 908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.51/4,285.17 = 908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.51x = 4,285.17 × 908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.51x = 3,891,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,170.04/2,856.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.21

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