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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.13, 3,207.53 and 905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.13, 3,207.53 and 905.55 is: 1,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.13 : 3,207.53 = 905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.13/3,207.53 = 905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.13x = 3,207.53 × 905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.13x = 2,904,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,574.26/2,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.46

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