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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.75, 3,212.64 and 602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.75, 3,212.64 and 602.75 is: 904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.75 : 3,212.64 = 602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.75/3,212.64 = 602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.75x = 3,212.64 × 602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.75x = 1,936,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,418.76/2,141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.13

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