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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.43, 2,864.60 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.43, 2,864.60 and 593.12 is: 889.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.43 : 2,864.60 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.43/2,864.60 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.43x = 2,864.60 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.43x = 1,699,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,051.55/1,909.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.82

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