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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.08, 2,823.12 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.08, 2,823.12 and 583.56 is: 875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.08 : 2,823.12 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.08/2,823.12 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.08x = 2,823.12 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.08x = 1,647,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,459.91/1,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.34

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