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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.88, 3,194.82 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.88, 3,194.82 and 590.88 is: 886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.88 : 3,194.82 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.88/3,194.82 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.88x = 3,194.82 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.88x = 1,887,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,755.24/2,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.32

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