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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.76, 3,209.75 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.76, 3,209.75 and 600.88 is: 901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.76 : 3,209.75 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.76/3,209.75 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.76x = 3,209.75 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.76x = 1,928,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,674.58/2,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.35

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