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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.40, 3,212.52 and 908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.40, 3,212.52 and 908.80 is: 1,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.40 : 3,212.52 = 908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.40/3,212.52 = 908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.40x = 3,212.52 × 908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.40x = 2,919,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,538.18/2,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.38

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