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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.56, 3,203.28 and 596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.56, 3,203.28 and 596.56 is: 894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.56 : 3,203.28 = 596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.56/3,203.28 = 596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.56x = 3,203.28 × 596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.56x = 1,910,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,948.72/2,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.82

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