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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.49, 3,208.10 and 906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.49, 3,208.10 and 906.46 is: 1,358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.49 : 3,208.10 = 906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.49/3,208.10 = 906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.49x = 3,208.10 × 906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.49x = 2,908,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,014.33/2,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.57

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