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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.26, 3,203.73 and 903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.26, 3,203.73 and 903.65 is: 1,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.26 : 3,203.73 = 903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.26/3,203.73 = 903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.26x = 3,203.73 × 903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.26x = 2,895,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,050.61/2,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.20

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