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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.43, 2,862.89 and 592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.43, 2,862.89 and 592.27 is: 888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.43 : 2,862.89 = 592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.43/2,862.89 = 592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.43x = 2,862.89 × 592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.43x = 1,695,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,603.86/1,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.48

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