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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.62, 2,739.97 and 594.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.62, 2,739.97 and 594.03 is: 891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.62 : 2,739.97 = 594.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.62/2,739.97 = 594.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.62x = 2,739.97 × 594.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.62x = 1,627,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,624.38/1,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.06

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