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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.79, 2,732.10 and 588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.79, 2,732.10 and 588.91 is: 883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.79 : 2,732.10 = 588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.79/2,732.10 = 588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.79x = 2,732.10 × 588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.79x = 1,608,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,947.35/1,821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.17

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