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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.84, 2,755.13 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.84, 2,755.13 and 604.29 is: 906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.84 : 2,755.13 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.84/2,755.13 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.84x = 2,755.13 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.84x = 1,664,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,894.49/1,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.39

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