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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.95, 2,741.58 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.95, 2,741.58 and 594.99 is: 892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.95 : 2,741.58 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.95/2,741.58 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.95x = 2,741.58 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.95x = 1,631,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,212.68/1,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.37

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