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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.46, 3,209.50 and 906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.46, 3,209.50 and 906.10 is: 1,359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.46 : 3,209.50 = 906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.46/3,209.50 = 906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.46x = 3,209.50 × 906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.46x = 2,908,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,127.95/2,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.28

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