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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.89, 3,211.86 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.89, 3,211.86 and 601.89 is: 902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.89 : 3,211.86 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.89/3,211.86 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.89x = 3,211.86 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.89x = 1,933,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,186.42/2,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.98

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