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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.56, 2,738.72 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.56, 2,738.72 and 592.95 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.56 : 2,738.72 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.56/2,738.72 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.56x = 2,738.72 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.56x = 1,623,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,924.02/1,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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