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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.87, 2,751.39 and 602.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.87, 2,751.39 and 602.14 is: 902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.87 : 2,751.39 = 602.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.87/2,751.39 = 602.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.87x = 2,751.39 × 602.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.87x = 1,656,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,721.97/1,834.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.91

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