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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.52, 2,754.20 and 603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.52, 2,754.20 and 603.64 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.52 : 2,754.20 = 603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.52/2,754.20 = 603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.52x = 2,754.20 × 603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.52x = 1,662,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,546.84/1,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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