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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.69, 3,199.85 and 901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.69, 3,199.85 and 901.23 is: 1,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.69 : 3,199.85 = 901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.69/3,199.85 = 901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.69x = 3,199.85 × 901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.69x = 2,883,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,792.76/2,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.55

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