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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.77, 3,200.31 and 903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.77, 3,200.31 and 903.06 is: 1,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.77 : 3,200.31 = 903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.77/3,200.31 = 903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.77x = 3,200.31 × 903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.77x = 2,890,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,071.95/2,134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.81

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