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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.30, 3,226.97 and 591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.30, 3,226.97 and 591.33 is: 887.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.30 : 3,226.97 = 591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.30/3,226.97 = 591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.30x = 3,226.97 × 591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.30x = 1,908,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,201.21/2,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.00

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