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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.25, 3,184.89 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.25, 3,184.89 and 584.25 is: 876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.25 : 3,184.89 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.25/3,184.89 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.25x = 3,184.89 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.25x = 1,860,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,771.98/2,123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.38

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