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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.72, 3,212.04 and 908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.72, 3,212.04 and 908.76 is: 1,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.72 : 3,212.04 = 908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.72/3,212.04 = 908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.72x = 3,212.04 × 908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.72x = 2,918,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,973.47/2,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.91

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