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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.02, 2,746.97 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.02, 2,746.97 and 598.43 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.02 : 2,746.97 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.02/2,746.97 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.02x = 2,746.97 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.02x = 1,643,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,852.53/1,831.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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