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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.64, 3,198.96 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.64, 3,198.96 and 593.64 is: 890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.64 : 3,198.96 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.64/3,198.96 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.64x = 3,198.96 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.64x = 1,899,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,030.61/2,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.46

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