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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.70, 2,864.40 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.70, 2,864.40 and 593.40 is: 890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.70 : 2,864.40 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.70/2,864.40 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.70x = 2,864.40 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.70x = 1,699,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,746.81/1,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.06

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