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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.40, 3,199.20 and 901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.40, 3,199.20 and 901.60 is: 1,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.40 : 3,199.20 = 901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.40/3,199.20 = 901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.40x = 3,199.20 × 901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.40x = 2,884,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,398.72/2,134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.39

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