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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.56, 2,740.64 and 594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.56, 2,740.64 and 594.65 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.56 : 2,740.64 = 594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.56/2,740.64 = 594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.56x = 2,740.64 × 594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.56x = 1,629,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,704.90/1,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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