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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.66, 2,738.75 and 592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.66, 2,738.75 and 592.67 is: 889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.66 : 2,738.75 = 592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.66/2,738.75 = 592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.66x = 2,738.75 × 592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.66x = 1,623,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,178.85/1,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.09

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