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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.07, 3,205.63 and 598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.07, 3,205.63 and 598.07 is: 897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.07 : 3,205.63 = 598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.07/3,205.63 = 598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.07x = 3,205.63 × 598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.07x = 1,917,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,191.13/2,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.11

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