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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.13, 3,195.19 and 591.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.13, 3,195.19 and 591.13 is: 886.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.13 : 3,195.19 = 591.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.13/3,195.19 = 591.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.13x = 3,195.19 × 591.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.13x = 1,888,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,772.66/2,130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.69

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