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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.79, 3,200.90 and 901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.79, 3,200.90 and 901.04 is: 1,351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.79 : 3,200.90 = 901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.79/3,200.90 = 901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.79x = 3,200.90 × 901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.79x = 2,884,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,141.50/2,133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.65

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