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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.79, 2,849.73 and 583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.79, 2,849.73 and 583.57 is: 875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.79 : 2,849.73 = 583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.79/2,849.73 = 583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.79x = 2,849.73 × 583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.79x = 1,663,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,016.94/1,899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.37

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