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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.22, 3,202.83 and 596.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.22, 3,202.83 and 596.22 is: 894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.22 : 3,202.83 = 596.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.22/3,202.83 = 596.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.22x = 3,202.83 × 596.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.22x = 1,909,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,591.30/2,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.33

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