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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.08, 2,737.99 and 592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.08, 2,737.99 and 592.51 is: 888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.08 : 2,737.99 = 592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.08/2,737.99 = 592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.08x = 2,737.99 × 592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.08x = 1,622,287.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,287.94/1,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.89

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