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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.07, 3,190.77 and 588.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.07, 3,190.77 and 588.07 is: 882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.07 : 3,190.77 = 588.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.07/3,190.77 = 588.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.07x = 3,190.77 × 588.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.07x = 1,876,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,396.11/2,127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.15

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