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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.17, 3,205.58 and 904.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.17, 3,205.58 and 904.57 is: 1,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.17 : 3,205.58 = 904.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.17/3,205.58 = 904.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.17x = 3,205.58 × 904.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.17x = 2,899,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,658.96/2,136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.41

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