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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.40, 3,197.70 and 900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.40, 3,197.70 and 900.60 is: 1,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.40 : 3,197.70 = 900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.40/3,197.70 = 900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.40x = 3,197.70 × 900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.40x = 2,879,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,848.62/2,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.89

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