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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.11, 3,190.30 and 587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.11, 3,190.30 and 587.75 is: 881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.11 : 3,190.30 = 587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.11/3,190.30 = 587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.11x = 3,190.30 × 587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.11x = 1,875,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,098.83/2,127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.52

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