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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.95, 3,207.35 and 905.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.95, 3,207.35 and 905.35 is: 1,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.95 : 3,207.35 = 905.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.95/3,207.35 = 905.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.95x = 3,207.35 × 905.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.95x = 2,903,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,774.32/2,137.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.20

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