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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.39, 3,212.61 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.39, 3,212.61 and 602.39 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.39 : 3,212.61 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.39/3,212.61 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.39x = 3,212.61 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.39x = 1,935,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,244.14/2,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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