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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.22, 3,203.17 and 902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.22, 3,203.17 and 902.64 is: 1,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.22 : 3,203.17 = 902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.22/3,203.17 = 902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.22x = 3,203.17 × 902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.22x = 2,891,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,309.37/2,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.10

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