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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.87, 2,864.88 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.87, 2,864.88 and 593.97 is: 890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.87 : 2,864.88 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.87/2,864.88 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.87x = 2,864.88 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.87x = 1,701,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,652.77/1,909.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.98

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