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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.31, 2,858.23 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.31, 2,858.23 and 589.17 is: 883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.31 : 2,858.23 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.31/2,858.23 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.31x = 2,858.23 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.31x = 1,683,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,984.84/1,905.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.84

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