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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.81, 2,740.61 and 594.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.81, 2,740.61 and 594.19 is: 891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.81 : 2,740.61 = 594.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.81/2,740.61 = 594.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.81x = 2,740.61 × 594.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.81x = 1,628,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,443.06/1,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.41

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