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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.46, 3,203.49 and 902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.46, 3,203.49 and 902.10 is: 1,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.46 : 3,203.49 = 902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.46/3,203.49 = 902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.46x = 3,203.49 × 902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.46x = 2,889,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,868.33/2,135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.28

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