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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.15, 3,229.80 and 593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.15, 3,229.80 and 593.27 is: 889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.15 : 3,229.80 = 593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.15/3,229.80 = 593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.15x = 3,229.80 × 593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.15x = 1,916,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,140.48/2,153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.93

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