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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.50, 3,201.96 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.50, 3,201.96 and 595.50 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.50 : 3,201.96 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.50/3,201.96 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.50x = 3,201.96 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.50x = 1,906,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,767.18/2,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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