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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.63, 3,241.01 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.63, 3,241.01 and 600.75 is: 901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.63 : 3,241.01 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.63/3,241.01 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.63x = 3,241.01 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.63x = 1,947,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,036.01/2,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.14

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