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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.09, 2,739.76 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.09, 2,739.76 and 594.14 is: 890.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.09 : 2,739.76 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.09/2,739.76 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.09x = 2,739.76 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.09x = 1,627,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,785.82/1,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.92

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