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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.99, 3,209.73 and 906.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.99, 3,209.73 and 906.47 is: 1,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.99 : 3,209.73 = 906.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.99/3,209.73 = 906.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.99x = 3,209.73 × 906.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.99x = 2,909,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,523.95/2,139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.60

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