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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.54, 3,234.22 and 596.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.54, 3,234.22 and 596.17 is: 894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.54 : 3,234.22 = 596.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.54/3,234.22 = 596.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.54x = 3,234.22 × 596.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.54x = 1,928,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,144.94/2,156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.09

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