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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.92, 5,110.38 and 908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.92, 5,110.38 and 908.11 is: 1,362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.92 : 5,110.38 = 908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.92/5,110.38 = 908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.92x = 5,110.38 × 908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.92x = 4,640,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,796.98/3,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.17

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