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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.22, 3,233.93 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.22, 3,233.93 and 595.89 is: 893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.22 : 3,233.93 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.22/3,233.93 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.22x = 3,233.93 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.22x = 1,927,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,063.57/2,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.72

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