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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821, 2,731.50 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821, 2,731.50 and 589.44 is: 884.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821 : 2,731.50 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821/2,731.50 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821x = 2,731.50 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821x = 1,610,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,055.36/1,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.16

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