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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.71, 3,205.79 and 905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.71, 3,205.79 and 905.20 is: 1,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.71 : 3,205.79 = 905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.71/3,205.79 = 905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.71x = 3,205.79 × 905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.71x = 2,901,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,883.98/2,137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.48

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