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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.48, 3,208.59 and 906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.48, 3,208.59 and 906.86 is: 1,360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.48 : 3,208.59 = 906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.48/3,208.59 = 906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.48x = 3,208.59 × 906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.48x = 2,909,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,749.95/2,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.03

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