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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.89, 2,747.22 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.89, 2,747.22 and 599.01 is: 898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.89 : 2,747.22 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.89/2,747.22 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.89x = 2,747.22 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.89x = 1,645,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,619.12/1,831.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.32

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