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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.10, 3,204.35 and 903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.10, 3,204.35 and 903.49 is: 1,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.10 : 3,204.35 = 903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.10/3,204.35 = 903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.10x = 3,204.35 × 903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.10x = 2,895,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,098.18/2,136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.32

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