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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,892.61, 2,839.32 and 594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,892.61, 2,839.32 and 594.21 is: 891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,892.61 : 2,839.32 = 594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,892.61/2,839.32 = 594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,892.61x = 2,839.32 × 594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,892.61x = 1,687,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,152.34/1,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.44

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