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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.60, 3,200.39 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.60, 3,200.39 and 594.60 is: 891.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.60 : 3,200.39 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.60/3,200.39 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.60x = 3,200.39 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.60x = 1,902,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,935.89/2,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.89

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