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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.38, 3,204.63 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.38, 3,204.63 and 904.50 is: 1,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.38 : 3,204.63 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.38/3,204.63 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.38x = 3,204.63 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.38x = 2,898,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,587.84/2,136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.78

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