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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.61, 3,228.80 and 592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.61, 3,228.80 and 592.59 is: 888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.61 : 3,228.80 = 592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.61/3,228.80 = 592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.61x = 3,228.80 × 592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.61x = 1,913,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,354.59/2,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.85

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