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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.76, 3,203.88 and 596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.76, 3,203.88 and 596.76 is: 895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.76 : 3,203.88 = 596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.76/3,203.88 = 596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.76x = 3,203.88 × 596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.76x = 1,911,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,947.43/2,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.21

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