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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.12, 3,205.44 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.12, 3,205.44 and 598.24 is: 897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.12 : 3,205.44 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.12/3,205.44 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.12x = 3,205.44 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.12x = 1,917,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,622.43/2,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.29

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