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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.46, 3,211.12 and 907.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.46, 3,211.12 and 907.86 is: 1,361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.46 : 3,211.12 = 907.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.46/3,211.12 = 907.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.46x = 3,211.12 × 907.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.46x = 2,915,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,247.40/2,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.97

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