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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.17, 2,738 and 592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.17, 2,738 and 592.17 is: 888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.17 : 2,738 = 592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.17/2,738 = 592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.17x = 2,738 × 592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.17x = 1,621,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,361.46/1,825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.33

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