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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.62, 2,751.96 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.62, 2,751.96 and 602.10 is: 903.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.62 : 2,751.96 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.62/2,751.96 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.62x = 2,751.96 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.62x = 1,656,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,955.12/1,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.16

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