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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.04, 3,213.20 and 909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.04, 3,213.20 and 909.30 is: 1,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.04 : 3,213.20 = 909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.04/3,213.20 = 909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.04x = 3,213.20 × 909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.04x = 2,921,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,762.76/2,142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.01

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