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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.62, 2,744.45 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.62, 2,744.45 and 597 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.62 : 2,744.45 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.62/2,744.45 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.62x = 2,744.45 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.62x = 1,638,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,436.65/1,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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