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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.38, 3,229.64 and 592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.38, 3,229.64 and 592.98 is: 889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.38 : 3,229.64 = 592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.38/3,229.64 = 592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.38x = 3,229.64 × 592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.38x = 1,915,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,111.93/2,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.35

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