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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.63, 3,200.38 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.63, 3,200.38 and 594.63 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.63 : 3,200.38 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.63/3,200.38 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.63x = 3,200.38 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.63x = 1,903,040.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,040.47/2,133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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