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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.54, 4,324.77 and 908.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.54, 4,324.77 and 908.91 is: 1,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.54 : 4,324.77 = 908.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.54/4,324.77 = 908.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.54x = 4,324.77 × 908.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.54x = 3,930,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930,826.70/2,883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.19

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