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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.24, 3,204.30 and 905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.24, 3,204.30 and 905.20 is: 1,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.24 : 3,204.30 = 905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.24/3,204.30 = 905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.24x = 3,204.30 × 905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.24x = 2,900,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,532.36/2,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.14

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