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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.70, 2,741.84 and 595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.70, 2,741.84 and 595.01 is: 892.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.70 : 2,741.84 = 595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.70/2,741.84 = 595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.70x = 2,741.84 × 595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.70x = 1,631,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,422.22/1,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.61

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