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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.45, 2,835.72 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.45, 2,835.72 and 592.02 is: 888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.45 : 2,835.72 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.45/2,835.72 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.45x = 2,835.72 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.45x = 1,678,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,802.95/1,890.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.04

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