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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.52, 2,737.70 and 592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.52, 2,737.70 and 592.67 is: 888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.52 : 2,737.70 = 592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.52/2,737.70 = 592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.52x = 2,737.70 × 592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.52x = 1,622,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,552.66/1,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.82

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