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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.38, 3,214.10 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.38, 3,214.10 and 603.38 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.38 : 3,214.10 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.38/3,214.10 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.38x = 3,214.10 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.38x = 1,939,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,309.10/2,142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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