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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.21, 3,212.15 and 908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.21, 3,212.15 and 908.63 is: 1,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.21 : 3,212.15 = 908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.21/3,212.15 = 908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.21x = 3,212.15 × 908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.21x = 2,918,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,642.07/2,141.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.08

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