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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.29, 3,232.34 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.29, 3,232.34 and 594.93 is: 892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.29 : 3,232.34 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.29/3,232.34 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.29x = 3,232.34 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.29x = 1,923,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,016.04/2,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.23

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