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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.43, 3,206.72 and 906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.43, 3,206.72 and 906.07 is: 1,358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.43 : 3,206.72 = 906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.43/3,206.72 = 906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.43x = 3,206.72 × 906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.43x = 2,905,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,512.79/2,139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.08

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