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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.82, 3,200.01 and 900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.82, 3,200.01 and 900.12 is: 1,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.82 : 3,200.01 = 900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.82/3,200.01 = 900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.82x = 3,200.01 × 900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.82x = 2,880,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,393.00/2,132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.51

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