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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.36, 3,196.94 and 900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.36, 3,196.94 and 900.09 is: 1,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.36 : 3,196.94 = 900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.36/3,196.94 = 900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.36x = 3,196.94 × 900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.36x = 2,877,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,529.22/2,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.82

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