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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.96, 3,198.26 and 593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.96, 3,198.26 and 593.08 is: 889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.96 : 3,198.26 = 593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.96/3,198.26 = 593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.96x = 3,198.26 × 593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.96x = 1,896,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,824.04/2,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.71

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