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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.82, 3,209.01 and 906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.82, 3,209.01 and 906.12 is: 1,359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.82 : 3,209.01 = 906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.82/3,209.01 = 906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.82x = 3,209.01 × 906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.82x = 2,907,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,748.14/2,138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.51

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