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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.12, 3,202.68 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.12, 3,202.68 and 596.08 is: 894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.12 : 3,202.68 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.12/3,202.68 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.12x = 3,202.68 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.12x = 1,909,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,053.49/2,135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.12

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