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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.93, 2,854.85 and 586.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.93, 2,854.85 and 586.64 is: 880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.93 : 2,854.85 = 586.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.93/2,854.85 = 586.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.93x = 2,854.85 × 586.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.93x = 1,674,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,752.00/1,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.09

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