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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.39, 3,195.57 and 591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.39, 3,195.57 and 591.39 is: 887.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.39 : 3,195.57 = 591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.39/3,195.57 = 591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.39x = 3,195.57 × 591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.39x = 1,889,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,828.14/2,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.08

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