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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.23, 3,205.70 and 903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.23, 3,205.70 and 903.68 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.23 : 3,205.70 = 903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.23/3,205.70 = 903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.23x = 3,205.70 × 903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.23x = 2,896,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,922.46/2,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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