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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.26, 3,210.50 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.26, 3,210.50 and 601.38 is: 902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.26 : 3,210.50 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.26/3,210.50 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.26x = 3,210.50 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.26x = 1,930,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,730.49/2,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.10

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