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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.56, 3,211.11 and 908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.56, 3,211.11 and 908.82 is: 1,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.56 : 3,211.11 = 908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.56/3,211.11 = 908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.56x = 3,211.11 × 908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.56x = 2,918,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,320.99/2,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.34

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