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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.70, 3,193.07 and 589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.70, 3,193.07 and 589.70 is: 884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.70 : 3,193.07 = 589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.70/3,193.07 = 589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.70x = 3,193.07 × 589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.70x = 1,882,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,953.38/2,128.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.56

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