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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.61, 2,840.79 and 594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.61, 2,840.79 and 594.77 is: 892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.61 : 2,840.79 = 594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.61/2,840.79 = 594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.61x = 2,840.79 × 594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.61x = 1,689,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,616.67/1,893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.28

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