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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.22, 3,222.34 and 588.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.22, 3,222.34 and 588.19 is: 882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.22 : 3,222.34 = 588.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.22/3,222.34 = 588.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.22x = 3,222.34 × 588.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.22x = 1,895,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,348.16/2,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.29

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