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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.15, 3,240.22 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.15, 3,240.22 and 600.09 is: 900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.15 : 3,240.22 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.15/3,240.22 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.15x = 3,240.22 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.15x = 1,944,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,411.09/2,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.13

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