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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.43, 3,231.03 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.43, 3,231.03 and 594.04 is: 890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.43 : 3,231.03 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.43/3,231.03 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.43x = 3,231.03 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.43x = 1,919,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,361.06/2,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.89

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