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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.63, 2,864.89 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.63, 2,864.89 and 593.31 is: 890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.63 : 2,864.89 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.63/2,864.89 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.63x = 2,864.89 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.63x = 1,699,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,764.92/1,909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.10

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