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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.56, 3,211.11 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.56, 3,211.11 and 907.74 is: 1,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.56 : 3,211.11 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.56/3,211.11 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.56x = 3,211.11 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.56x = 2,914,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,852.99/2,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.72

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