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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.13, 4,323.36 and 908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.13, 4,323.36 and 908.04 is: 1,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.13 : 4,323.36 = 908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.13/4,323.36 = 908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.13x = 4,323.36 × 908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.13x = 3,925,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,783.81/2,882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.11

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