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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.50, 3,207.87 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.50, 3,207.87 and 599.62 is: 899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.50 : 3,207.87 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.50/3,207.87 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.50x = 3,207.87 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.50x = 1,923,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,503.01/2,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.46

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