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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.89, 3,204.26 and 903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.89, 3,204.26 and 903.29 is: 1,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.89 : 3,204.26 = 903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.89/3,204.26 = 903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.89x = 3,204.26 × 903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.89x = 2,894,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,376.02/2,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.11

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