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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.80, 3,209.70 and 600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.80, 3,209.70 and 600.80 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.80 : 3,209.70 = 600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.80/3,209.70 = 600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.80x = 3,209.70 × 600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.80x = 1,928,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,387.76/2,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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