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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.87, 3,207.33 and 905.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.87, 3,207.33 and 905.43 is: 1,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.87 : 3,207.33 = 905.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.87/3,207.33 = 905.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.87x = 3,207.33 × 905.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.87x = 2,904,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,012.80/2,139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.10

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