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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.48, 3,209.20 and 600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.48, 3,209.20 and 600.48 is: 900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.48 : 3,209.20 = 600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.48/3,209.20 = 600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.48x = 3,209.20 × 600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.48x = 1,927,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,058.91/2,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.71

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