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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.90, 3,240.69 and 600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.90, 3,240.69 and 600.50 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.90 : 3,240.69 = 600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.90/3,240.69 = 600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.90x = 3,240.69 × 600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.90x = 1,946,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,018.14/2,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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