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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.94, 2,750.48 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.94, 2,750.48 and 602.03 is: 902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.94 : 2,750.48 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.94/2,750.48 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.94x = 2,750.48 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.94x = 1,655,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,854.71/1,834.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.41

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