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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.13, 3,207.06 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.13, 3,207.06 and 599.13 is: 898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.13 : 3,207.06 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.13/3,207.06 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.13x = 3,207.06 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.13x = 1,921,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,445.86/2,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.66

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