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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.83, 3,233.16 and 595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.83, 3,233.16 and 595.46 is: 893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.83 : 3,233.16 = 595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.83/3,233.16 = 595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.83x = 3,233.16 × 595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.83x = 1,925,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,225.54/2,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.03

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