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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.34, 4,826.84 and 908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.34, 4,826.84 and 908.84 is: 1,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.34 : 4,826.84 = 908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.34/4,826.84 = 908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.34x = 4,826.84 × 908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.34x = 4,386,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,796.59/3,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.49

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