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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.68, 3,201.80 and 902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.68, 3,201.80 and 902.32 is: 1,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.68 : 3,201.80 = 902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.68/3,201.80 = 902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.68x = 3,201.80 × 902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.68x = 2,889,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,048.18/2,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.75

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