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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.96, 3,196.76 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.96, 3,196.76 and 592.08 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.96 : 3,196.76 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.96/3,196.76 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.96x = 3,196.76 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.96x = 1,892,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,737.66/2,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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