Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128, 3,192 and 589
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,128, 3,192 and 589 is: 883.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,128 : 3,192 = 589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,128/3,192 = 589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,128x = 3,192 × 589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,128x = 1,880,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,880,088/2,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883.50
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