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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.41, 2,742.84 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.41, 2,742.84 and 595.49 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.41 : 2,742.84 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.41/2,742.84 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.41x = 2,742.84 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.41x = 1,633,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,333.79/1,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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