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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.51, 3,199.01 and 593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.51, 3,199.01 and 593.51 is: 890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.51 : 3,199.01 = 593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.51/3,199.01 = 593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.51x = 3,199.01 × 593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.51x = 1,898,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,641.46/2,132.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.33

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