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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.50, 3,231.76 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.50, 3,231.76 and 594.59 is: 891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.50 : 3,231.76 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.50/3,231.76 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.50x = 3,231.76 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.50x = 1,921,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,556.02/2,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.88

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