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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.14, 3,190.70 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.14, 3,190.70 and 588.14 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.14 : 3,190.70 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.14/3,190.70 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.14x = 3,190.70 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.14x = 1,876,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,578.30/2,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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