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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.50, 3,207.96 and 599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.50, 3,207.96 and 599.50 is: 899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.50 : 3,207.96 = 599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.50/3,207.96 = 599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.50x = 3,207.96 × 599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.50x = 1,923,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,172.02/2,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.31

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