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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.26, 3,197.11 and 592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.26, 3,197.11 and 592.26 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.26 : 3,197.11 = 592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.26/3,197.11 = 592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.26x = 3,197.11 × 592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.26x = 1,893,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,520.37/2,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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