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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.63, 3,195.94 and 591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.63, 3,195.94 and 591.63 is: 887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.63 : 3,195.94 = 591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.63/3,195.94 = 591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.63x = 3,195.94 × 591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.63x = 1,890,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,813.98/2,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.44

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