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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.94, 3,203.80 and 655.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.94, 3,203.80 and 655.17 is: 982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.94 : 3,203.80 = 655.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.94/3,203.80 = 655.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.94x = 3,203.80 × 655.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.94x = 2,099,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,033.65/2,135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.72

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