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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.91, 2,763.05 and 592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.91, 2,763.05 and 592.06 is: 888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.91 : 2,763.05 = 592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.91/2,763.05 = 592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.91x = 2,763.05 × 592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.91x = 1,635,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,891.38/1,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.15

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