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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.04, 3,227.48 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.04, 3,227.48 and 591.68 is: 887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.04 : 3,227.48 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.04/3,227.48 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.04x = 3,227.48 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.04x = 1,909,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,616.27/2,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.35

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