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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.16, 3,192.08 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.16, 3,192.08 and 588.96 is: 883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.16 : 3,192.08 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.16/3,192.08 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.16x = 3,192.08 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.16x = 1,880,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,007.44/2,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.40

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