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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.02, 3,226.20 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.02, 3,226.20 and 591.14 is: 886.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.02 : 3,226.20 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.02/3,226.20 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.02x = 3,226.20 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.02x = 1,907,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,135.87/2,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.62

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