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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,890.68, 2,836.02 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,890.68, 2,836.02 and 592.25 is: 888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,890.68 : 2,836.02 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,890.68/2,836.02 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,890.68x = 2,836.02 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,890.68x = 1,679,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,632.85/1,890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.38

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