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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.82, 3,225.36 and 901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.82, 3,225.36 and 901.02 is: 1,351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.82 : 3,225.36 = 901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.82/3,225.36 = 901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.82x = 3,225.36 × 901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.82x = 2,906,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,113.87/2,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.79

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