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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.49, 3,206.60 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.49, 3,206.60 and 905.46 is: 1,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.49 : 3,206.60 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.49/3,206.60 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.49x = 3,206.60 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.49x = 2,903,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,448.04/2,139.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.07

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