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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.06, 3,204.83 and 904.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.06, 3,204.83 and 904.56 is: 1,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.06 : 3,204.83 = 904.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.06/3,204.83 = 904.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.06x = 3,204.83 × 904.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.06x = 2,898,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,961.02/2,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.52

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