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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.63, 3,199.38 and 900.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.63, 3,199.38 and 900.05 is: 1,350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.63 : 3,199.38 = 900.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.63/3,199.38 = 900.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.63x = 3,199.38 × 900.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.63x = 2,879,585.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,585.97/2,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.25

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