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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.90, 4,482.04 and 908.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.90, 4,482.04 and 908.06 is: 1,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.90 : 4,482.04 = 908.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.90/4,482.04 = 908.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.90x = 4,482.04 × 908.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.90x = 4,069,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,964.11/2,987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.15

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