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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.83, 2,747.61 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.83, 2,747.61 and 599.22 is: 898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.83 : 2,747.61 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.83/2,747.61 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.83x = 2,747.61 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.83x = 1,646,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,422.86/1,831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.79

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