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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.56, 3,189.90 and 587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.56, 3,189.90 and 587.56 is: 881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.56 : 3,189.90 = 587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.56/3,189.90 = 587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.56x = 3,189.90 × 587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.56x = 1,874,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,257.64/2,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.36

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