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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,505.70, 5,258.84 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,505.70, 5,258.84 and 908.63 is: 1,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,505.70 : 5,258.84 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,505.70/5,258.84 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,505.70x = 5,258.84 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,505.70x = 4,778,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,308.95/3,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.01

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