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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.90, 3,233.91 and 596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.90, 3,233.91 and 596.02 is: 894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.90 : 3,233.91 = 596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.90/3,233.91 = 596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.90x = 3,233.91 × 596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.90x = 1,927,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,475.04/2,155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.05

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