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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.60, 3,207.90 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.60, 3,207.90 and 599.40 is: 899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.60 : 3,207.90 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.60/3,207.90 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.60x = 3,207.90 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.60x = 1,922,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,815.26/2,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.10

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