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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.16, 3,204.48 and 903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.16, 3,204.48 and 903.88 is: 1,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.16 : 3,204.48 = 903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.16/3,204.48 = 903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.16x = 3,204.48 × 903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.16x = 2,896,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,465.38/2,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.92

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