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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.97, 3,115.96 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.97, 3,115.96 and 596.22 is: 894.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.97 : 3,115.96 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.97/3,115.96 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.97x = 3,115.96 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.97x = 1,857,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,797.67/2,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.47

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