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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.08, 4,826.56 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.08, 4,826.56 and 908.96 is: 1,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.08 : 4,826.56 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.08/4,826.56 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.08x = 4,826.56 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.08x = 4,387,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,149.98/3,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.28

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