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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.66, 2,737.91 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.66, 2,737.91 and 592.78 is: 888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.66 : 2,737.91 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.66/2,737.91 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.66x = 2,737.91 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.66x = 1,622,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,978.29/1,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.98

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