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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.47, 2,823.51 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.47, 2,823.51 and 583.59 is: 875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.47 : 2,823.51 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.47/2,823.51 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.47x = 2,823.51 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.47x = 1,647,772.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,772.20/1,882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.32

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