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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.25, 3,203.42 and 596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.25, 3,203.42 and 596.25 is: 894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.25 : 3,203.42 = 596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.25/3,203.42 = 596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.25x = 3,203.42 × 596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.25x = 1,910,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,036.19/2,135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.53

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