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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.38, 3,203.86 and 905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.38, 3,203.86 and 905.55 is: 1,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.38 : 3,203.86 = 905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.38/3,203.86 = 905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.38x = 3,203.86 × 905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.38x = 2,901,255.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,255.42/2,137.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.39

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