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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.42, 3,203.47 and 902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.42, 3,203.47 and 902.84 is: 1,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.42 : 3,203.47 = 902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.42/3,203.47 = 902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.42x = 3,203.47 × 902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.42x = 2,892,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,200.32/2,135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.40

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