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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.14, 3,203.30 and 901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.14, 3,203.30 and 901.90 is: 1,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.14 : 3,203.30 = 901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.14/3,203.30 = 901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.14x = 3,203.30 × 901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.14x = 2,889,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,056.27/2,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.10

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