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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138, 3,207.12 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138, 3,207.12 and 599.12 is: 898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138 : 3,207.12 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138/3,207.12 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138x = 3,207.12 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138x = 1,921,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,449.73/2,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.71

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