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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.05, 3,231.96 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.05, 3,231.96 and 594.68 is: 891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.05 : 3,231.96 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.05/3,231.96 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.05x = 3,231.96 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.05x = 1,921,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,965.81/2,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.84

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