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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.33, 3,201.15 and 903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.33, 3,201.15 and 903.62 is: 1,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.33 : 3,201.15 = 903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.33/3,201.15 = 903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.33x = 3,201.15 × 903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.33x = 2,892,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,634.55/2,135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.66

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