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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.61, 2,831.49 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.61, 2,831.49 and 589.08 is: 883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.61 : 2,831.49 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.61/2,831.49 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.61x = 2,831.49 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.61x = 1,667,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,968.82/1,887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.64

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