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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.96, 3,188.94 and 587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.96, 3,188.94 and 587.08 is: 880.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.96 : 3,188.94 = 587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.96/3,188.94 = 587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.96x = 3,188.94 × 587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.96x = 1,872,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,162.90/2,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.62

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