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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856.65, 4,285.28 and 908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856.65, 4,285.28 and 908.40 is: 1,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856.65 : 4,285.28 = 908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856.65/4,285.28 = 908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856.65x = 4,285.28 × 908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856.65x = 3,892,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,748.35/2,856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.70

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