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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.67 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.86, 3,233.67 and 595.87 is: 893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.86 : 3,233.67 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.86/3,233.67 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.86x = 3,233.67 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.86x = 1,926,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,858.17/2,155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.78

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