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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.52, 4,284.78 and 908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.52, 4,284.78 and 908.88 is: 1,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.52 : 4,284.78 = 908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.52/4,284.78 = 908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.52x = 4,284.78 × 908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.52x = 3,894,350.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,350.85/2,856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.32

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