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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.22, 2,753.72 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.22, 2,753.72 and 603.36 is: 904.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.22 : 2,753.72 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.22/2,753.72 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.22x = 2,753.72 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.22x = 1,661,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,484.50/1,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.84

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