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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133, 3,199.68 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133, 3,199.68 and 594 is: 891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133 : 3,199.68 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133/3,199.68 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133x = 3,199.68 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133x = 1,900,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,609.92/2,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.05

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