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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.03, 3,225.35 and 590.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.03, 3,225.35 and 590.11 is: 885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.03 : 3,225.35 = 590.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.03/3,225.35 = 590.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.03x = 3,225.35 × 590.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.03x = 1,903,304.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,304.70/2,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.24

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