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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.09, 3,199.77 and 901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.09, 3,199.77 and 901.17 is: 1,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.09 : 3,199.77 = 901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.09/3,199.77 = 901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.09x = 3,199.77 × 901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.09x = 2,883,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,536.73/2,134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.18

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