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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.86, 3,188.97 and 586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.86, 3,188.97 and 586.86 is: 880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.86 : 3,188.97 = 586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.86/3,188.97 = 586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.86x = 3,188.97 × 586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.86x = 1,871,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,478.93/2,125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.34

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