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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.61, 2,749.34 and 600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.61, 2,749.34 and 600.01 is: 900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.61 : 2,749.34 = 600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.61/2,749.34 = 600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.61x = 2,749.34 × 600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.61x = 1,649,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,631.49/1,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.15

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