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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.56, 3,199.38 and 900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.56, 3,199.38 and 900.28 is: 1,350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.56 : 3,199.38 = 900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.56/3,199.38 = 900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.56x = 3,199.38 × 900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.56x = 2,880,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,337.83/2,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.65

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