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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.67, 3,211.14 and 907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.67, 3,211.14 and 907.92 is: 1,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.67 : 3,211.14 = 907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.67/3,211.14 = 907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.67x = 3,211.14 × 907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.67x = 2,915,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,458.23/2,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.94

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