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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.15, 2,732.40 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.15, 2,732.40 and 588.60 is: 883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.15 : 2,732.40 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.15/2,732.40 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.15x = 2,732.40 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.15x = 1,608,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,290.64/1,821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.12

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