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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834, 2,751.36 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834, 2,751.36 and 601.48 is: 902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834 : 2,751.36 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834/2,751.36 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834x = 2,751.36 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834x = 1,654,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,888.01/1,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.34

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