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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.32, 3,211.26 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.32, 3,211.26 and 907.62 is: 1,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.32 : 3,211.26 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.32/3,211.26 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.32x = 3,211.26 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.32x = 2,914,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,603.80/2,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.76

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