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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.23, 3,230.76 and 593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.23, 3,230.76 and 593.87 is: 890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.23 : 3,230.76 = 593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.23/3,230.76 = 593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.23x = 3,230.76 × 593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.23x = 1,918,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,632.32/2,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.63

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