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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.36, 2,737.35 and 592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.36, 2,737.35 and 592.45 is: 888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.36 : 2,737.35 = 592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.36/2,737.35 = 592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.36x = 2,737.35 × 592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.36x = 1,621,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,729.32/1,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.45

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