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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.76, 3,201.50 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.76, 3,201.50 and 595.56 is: 893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.76 : 3,201.50 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.76/3,201.50 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.76x = 3,201.50 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.76x = 1,906,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,685.34/2,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.16

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