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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.84, 2,831.36 and 589.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.84, 2,831.36 and 589.01 is: 883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.84 : 2,831.36 = 589.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.84/2,831.36 = 589.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.84x = 2,831.36 × 589.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.84x = 1,667,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,682.25/1,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.38

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