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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.48, 2,737.64 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.48, 2,737.64 and 592.66 is: 888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.48 : 2,737.64 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.48/2,737.64 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.48x = 2,737.64 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.48x = 1,622,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,489.72/1,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.80

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