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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.36, 3,192.54 and 589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.36, 3,192.54 and 589.36 is: 884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.36 : 3,192.54 = 589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.36/3,192.54 = 589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.36x = 3,192.54 × 589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.36x = 1,881,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,552.83/2,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.04

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