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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.62, 2,740.31 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.62, 2,740.31 and 594.15 is: 891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.62 : 2,740.31 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.62/2,740.31 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.62x = 2,740.31 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.62x = 1,628,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,162.92/1,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.35

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