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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.43, 2,863.10 and 592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.43, 2,863.10 and 592.12 is: 888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.43 : 2,863.10 = 592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.43/2,863.10 = 592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.43x = 2,863.10 × 592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.43x = 1,695,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,292.45/1,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.32

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