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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.80, 3,202.20 and 901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.80, 3,202.20 and 901.89 is: 1,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.80 : 3,202.20 = 901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.80/3,202.20 = 901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.80x = 3,202.20 × 901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.80x = 2,888,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,032.16/2,134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.84

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