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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.47, 2,738.21 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.47, 2,738.21 and 592.92 is: 889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.47 : 2,738.21 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.47/2,738.21 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.47x = 2,738.21 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.47x = 1,623,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,536.51/1,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.38

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