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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.79, 2,833.19 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.79, 2,833.19 and 591.17 is: 886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.79 : 2,833.19 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.79/2,833.19 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.79x = 2,833.19 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.79x = 1,674,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,896.93/1,888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.76

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