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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.09, 3,235.20 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.09, 3,235.20 and 596.70 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.09 : 3,235.20 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.09/3,235.20 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.09x = 3,235.20 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.09x = 1,930,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,443.84/2,157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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