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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.73, 3,207.03 and 905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.73, 3,207.03 and 905.14 is: 1,357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.73 : 3,207.03 = 905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.73/3,207.03 = 905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.73x = 3,207.03 × 905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.73x = 2,902,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,811.13/2,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.89

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