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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.92, 3,212 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.92, 3,212 and 908.52 is: 1,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.92 : 3,212 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.92/3,212 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.92x = 3,212 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.92x = 2,918,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,166.24/2,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.04

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