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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.76, 3,210.16 and 600.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.76, 3,210.16 and 600.76 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.76 : 3,210.16 = 600.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.76/3,210.16 = 600.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.76x = 3,210.16 × 600.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.76x = 1,928,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,535.72/2,139.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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