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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.50, 3,202.02 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.50, 3,202.02 and 595.50 is: 893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.50 : 3,202.02 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.50/3,202.02 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.50x = 3,202.02 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.50x = 1,906,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,802.91/2,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.33

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