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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.28, 3,193.44 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.28, 3,193.44 and 590.40 is: 885.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.28 : 3,193.44 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.28/3,193.44 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.28x = 3,193.44 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.28x = 1,885,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,406.98/2,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.47

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