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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.61, 3,185.06 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.61, 3,185.06 and 584.25 is: 876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.61 : 3,185.06 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.61/3,185.06 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.61x = 3,185.06 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.61x = 1,860,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,868.38/2,123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.28

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