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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.09, 3,212.05 and 908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.09, 3,212.05 and 908.49 is: 1,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.09 : 3,212.05 = 908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.09/3,212.05 = 908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.09x = 3,212.05 × 908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.09x = 2,918,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,096.97/2,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.91

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