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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.85, 2,741.94 and 594.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.85, 2,741.94 and 594.97 is: 892.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.85 : 2,741.94 = 594.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.85/2,741.94 = 594.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.85x = 2,741.94 × 594.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.85x = 1,631,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,372.04/1,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.51

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