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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.48, 2,741.43 and 595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.48, 2,741.43 and 595.02 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.48 : 2,741.43 = 595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.48/2,741.43 = 595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.48x = 2,741.43 × 595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.48x = 1,631,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,205.68/1,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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