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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.49, 3,211.10 and 908.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.49, 3,211.10 and 908.46 is: 1,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.49 : 3,211.10 = 908.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.49/3,211.10 = 908.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.49x = 3,211.10 × 908.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.49x = 2,917,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,155.91/2,142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.57

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