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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.46, 3,207.99 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.46, 3,207.99 and 905.10 is: 1,357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.46 : 3,207.99 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.46/3,207.99 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.46x = 3,207.99 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.46x = 2,903,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,551.75/2,138.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.78

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