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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.69, 3,200.97 and 901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.69, 3,200.97 and 901.10 is: 1,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.69 : 3,200.97 = 901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.69/3,200.97 = 901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.69x = 3,200.97 × 901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.69x = 2,884,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,394.07/2,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.83

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