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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.78, 3,204.56 and 904.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.78, 3,204.56 and 904.23 is: 1,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.78 : 3,204.56 = 904.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.78/3,204.56 = 904.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.78x = 3,204.56 × 904.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.78x = 2,897,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,661.55/2,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.09

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