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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.03, 2,731.81 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.03, 2,731.81 and 588.03 is: 882.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.03 : 2,731.81 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.03/2,731.81 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.03x = 2,731.81 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.03x = 1,606,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,386.23/1,821.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.13

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