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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.66, 2,731.88 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.66, 2,731.88 and 588.74 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.66 : 2,731.88 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.66/2,731.88 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.66x = 2,731.88 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.66x = 1,608,365.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,365.09/1,821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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