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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.38, 3,201.59 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.38, 3,201.59 and 595.38 is: 893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.38 : 3,201.59 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.38/3,201.59 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.38x = 3,201.59 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.38x = 1,906,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,162.65/2,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.08

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