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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.94, 3,208.83 and 906.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.94, 3,208.83 and 906.33 is: 1,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.94 : 3,208.83 = 906.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.94/3,208.83 = 906.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.94x = 3,208.83 × 906.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.94x = 2,908,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,258.89/2,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.67

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