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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.75, 3,199.15 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.75, 3,199.15 and 593.75 is: 890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.75 : 3,199.15 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.75/3,199.15 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.75x = 3,199.15 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.75x = 1,899,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,495.31/2,132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.63

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