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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.93, 3,240.83 and 601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.93, 3,240.83 and 601.07 is: 901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.93 : 3,240.83 = 601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.93/3,240.83 = 601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.93x = 3,240.83 × 601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.93x = 1,947,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,946.48/2,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.44

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