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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.09, 3,206.55 and 905.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.09, 3,206.55 and 905.45 is: 1,357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.09 : 3,206.55 = 905.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.09/3,206.55 = 905.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.09x = 3,206.55 × 905.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.09x = 2,903,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,370.70/2,138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.93

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