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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.80 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.61, 3,225.80 and 590.59 is: 885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.61 : 3,225.80 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.61/3,225.80 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.61x = 3,225.80 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.61x = 1,905,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,125.22/2,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.85

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