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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.28, 3,198.36 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.28, 3,198.36 and 593.28 is: 889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.28 : 3,198.36 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.28/3,198.36 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.28x = 3,198.36 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.28x = 1,897,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,523.02/2,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.90

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