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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.70, 3,209.55 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.70, 3,209.55 and 600.70 is: 901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.70 : 3,209.55 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.70/3,209.55 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.70x = 3,209.55 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.70x = 1,927,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,976.69/2,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.05

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