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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.95, 2,863.22 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.95, 2,863.22 and 592.65 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.95 : 2,863.22 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.95/2,863.22 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.95x = 2,863.22 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.95x = 1,696,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,884.37/1,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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