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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.56, 3,185.34 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.56, 3,185.34 and 584.56 is: 876.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.56 : 3,185.34 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.56/3,185.34 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.56x = 3,185.34 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.56x = 1,862,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,022.35/2,123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.84

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