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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.40, 2,751.60 and 602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.40, 2,751.60 and 602 is: 903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.40 : 2,751.60 = 602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.40/2,751.60 = 602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.40x = 2,751.60 × 602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.40x = 1,656,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,463.20/1,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.00

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