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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.19, 3,211.78 and 602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.19, 3,211.78 and 602.19 is: 903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.19 : 3,211.78 = 602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.19/3,211.78 = 602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.19x = 3,211.78 × 602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.19x = 1,934,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,101.80/2,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.28

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