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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.52, 3,204.60 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.52, 3,204.60 and 904.88 is: 1,356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.52 : 3,204.60 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.52/3,204.60 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.52x = 3,204.60 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.52x = 2,899,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,778.45/2,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.61

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