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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.46, 2,752.62 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.46, 2,752.62 and 602.61 is: 903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.46 : 2,752.62 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.46/2,752.62 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.46x = 2,752.62 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.46x = 1,658,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,743.76/1,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.72

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