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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.35, 3,209.96 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.35, 3,209.96 and 907.12 is: 1,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.35 : 3,209.96 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.35/3,209.96 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.35x = 3,209.96 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.35x = 2,911,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911,825.20/2,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.45

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