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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.88, 2,747.83 and 599.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.88, 2,747.83 and 599.41 is: 899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.88 : 2,747.83 = 599.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.88/2,747.83 = 599.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.88x = 2,747.83 × 599.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.88x = 1,647,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,076.78/1,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.12

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