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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.36, 3,210.06 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.36, 3,210.06 and 601 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.36 : 3,210.06 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.36/3,210.06 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.36x = 3,210.06 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.36x = 1,929,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,246.06/2,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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