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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.05, 3,240.02 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.05, 3,240.02 and 600.03 is: 900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.05 : 3,240.02 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.05/3,240.02 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.05x = 3,240.02 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.05x = 1,944,110.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,110.70/2,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.03

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