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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.36, 3,187.68 and 586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.36, 3,187.68 and 586 is: 878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.36 : 3,187.68 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.36/3,187.68 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.36x = 3,187.68 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.36x = 1,867,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,980.48/2,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.90

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