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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.37, 3,205.12 and 903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.37, 3,205.12 and 903.93 is: 1,354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.37 : 3,205.12 = 903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.37/3,205.12 = 903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.37x = 3,205.12 × 903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.37x = 2,897,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,204.12/2,138.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.87

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