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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.28, 3,212.04 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.28, 3,212.04 and 602.28 is: 903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.28 : 3,212.04 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.28/3,212.04 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.28x = 3,212.04 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.28x = 1,934,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,547.45/2,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.45

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