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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.56, 3,192.83 and 589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.56, 3,192.83 and 589.56 is: 884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.56 : 3,192.83 = 589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.56/3,192.83 = 589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.56x = 3,192.83 × 589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.56x = 1,882,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,364.85/2,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.34

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