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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.02, 2,858.63 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.02, 2,858.63 and 589.50 is: 884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.02 : 2,858.63 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.02/2,858.63 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.02x = 2,858.63 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.02x = 1,685,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,159.44/1,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.12

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