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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.43, 3,201.64 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.43, 3,201.64 and 901.50 is: 1,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.43 : 3,201.64 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.43/3,201.64 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.43x = 3,201.64 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.43x = 2,886,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,278.46/2,134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.25

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