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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.89, 2,823.93 and 584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.89, 2,823.93 and 584.07 is: 875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.89 : 2,823.93 = 584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.89/2,823.93 = 584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.89x = 2,823.93 × 584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.89x = 1,649,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,372.80/1,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.98

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