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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.25, 3,231.37 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.25, 3,231.37 and 594.26 is: 891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.25 : 3,231.37 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.25/3,231.37 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.25x = 3,231.37 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.25x = 1,920,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,270.64/2,154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.39

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