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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.62, 2,744.72 and 596.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.62, 2,744.72 and 596.75 is: 895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.62 : 2,744.72 = 596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.62/2,744.72 = 596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.62x = 2,744.72 × 596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.62x = 1,637,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,901.05/1,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.21

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