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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.72, 3,208.50 and 907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.72, 3,208.50 and 907.84 is: 1,360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.72 : 3,208.50 = 907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.72/3,208.50 = 907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.72x = 3,208.50 × 907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.72x = 2,912,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,804.64/2,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.67

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