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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.68, 3,202.01 and 901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.68, 3,202.01 and 901.77 is: 1,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.68 : 3,202.01 = 901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.68/3,202.01 = 901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.68x = 3,202.01 × 901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.68x = 2,887,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,476.56/2,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.65

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