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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.14, 3,255.11 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.14, 3,255.11 and 588.92 is: 883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.14 : 3,255.11 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.14/3,255.11 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.14x = 3,255.11 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.14x = 1,916,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,999.38/2,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.35

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