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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.27, 3,207.75 and 905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.27, 3,207.75 and 905.69 is: 1,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.27 : 3,207.75 = 905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.27/3,207.75 = 905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.27x = 3,207.75 × 905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.27x = 2,905,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,222.57/2,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.68

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