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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.75, 3,206.75 and 598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.75, 3,206.75 and 598.87 is: 898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.75 : 3,206.75 = 598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.75/3,206.75 = 598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.75x = 3,206.75 × 598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.75x = 1,920,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,426.37/2,137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.34

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