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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.47, 2,751.84 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.47, 2,751.84 and 601.86 is: 902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.47 : 2,751.84 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.47/2,751.84 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.47x = 2,751.84 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.47x = 1,656,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,222.42/1,834.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.83

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