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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132, 3,198.18 and 593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132, 3,198.18 and 593 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132 : 3,198.18 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132/3,198.18 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132x = 3,198.18 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132x = 1,896,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,520.74/2,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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