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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.75, 3,202.13 and 595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.75, 3,202.13 and 595.75 is: 893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.75 : 3,202.13 = 595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.75/3,202.13 = 595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.75x = 3,202.13 × 595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.75x = 1,907,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,668.95/2,134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.63

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