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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.63, 3,210.98 and 907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.63, 3,210.98 and 907.38 is: 1,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.63 : 3,210.98 = 907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.63/3,210.98 = 907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.63x = 3,210.98 × 907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.63x = 2,913,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,574.50/2,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.72

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