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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.92, 3,229.40 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.92, 3,229.40 and 592.95 is: 889.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.92 : 3,229.40 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.92/3,229.40 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.92x = 3,229.40 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.92x = 1,914,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,886.32/2,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.44

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