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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.18, 3,228.18 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.18, 3,228.18 and 592.08 is: 888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.18 : 3,228.18 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.18/3,228.18 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.18x = 3,228.18 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.18x = 1,911,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,355.39/2,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.10

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