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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.44, 2,835.94 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.44, 2,835.94 and 592 is: 888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.44 : 2,835.94 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.44/2,835.94 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.44x = 2,835.94 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.44x = 1,678,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,876.48/1,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.09

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