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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.28, 3,208.86 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.28, 3,208.86 and 600.28 is: 900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.28 : 3,208.86 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.28/3,208.86 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.28x = 3,208.86 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.28x = 1,926,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,214.48/2,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.40

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