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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.21, 3,197.76 and 900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.21, 3,197.76 and 900.54 is: 1,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.21 : 3,197.76 = 900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.21/3,197.76 = 900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.21x = 3,197.76 × 900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.21x = 2,879,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,710.79/2,132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.58

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