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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.50, 3,206.37 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.50, 3,206.37 and 598.62 is: 897.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.50 : 3,206.37 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.50/3,206.37 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.50x = 3,206.37 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.50x = 1,919,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,397.21/2,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.96

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