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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.38, 3,202.36 and 904.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.38, 3,202.36 and 904.55 is: 1,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.38 : 3,202.36 = 904.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.38/3,202.36 = 904.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.38x = 3,202.36 × 904.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.38x = 2,896,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,676.46/2,136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.88

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