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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.87, 2,742.68 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.87, 2,742.68 and 595.98 is: 893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.87 : 2,742.68 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.87/2,742.68 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.87x = 2,742.68 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.87x = 1,634,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,583.92/1,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.77

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